howling after T-belt job?

[David]

Ugg, sounds like a turkey gobbling. Is it likely to "fix itself as it breaks in" as stated by my mechanic or should I contact Rod now? Safe to drive the car?

Dave
1987 CGT Special Build 2.3
SE Virginia

>
> From: Marc Swanson <mswanson at sonitrol.net>
> Date: 2003/07/23 Wed AM 09:47:17 EDT
> To: David <duandcc_forums at cox.net>
> CC: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: howling after T-belt job?
>
>
> > Had a timing belt job done yesterday and something is whining/howling.
>
>
> does the howling sound like a turkey gobbling or just a whine?
> Typically noises of the turkey variety are water pump related.  BTDT on
> a brand new German made water pump that Rod replaced for me under
> warranty.
>
> If it is just a plain whining noise it could be the timing belt is too
> tight OR it could also be the alternator or power steering pump belt is
> too tight (both of which would have to have been R&R'd in the
> procedure).
>
> --
> -Marc
> 87' 4ktq
> 88' 90q
> www.mswanson.com/audi
>
>