[V6-12v] 96 A4 with squealing from front of engine

[Tom Christiansen]

At 05:27 PM 12/4/2003 -0500, clive young wrote:
>Scott
>
>anything is DIY with the right tools and confidence.
>
>First I would recommend removing the accessory belt. Start the car. Then you
>will Know if it is one of your acc.  or your water pump. I have heard a few
>aftermarket water pumps can squeal ( GAFF ) (  remove the acc belt just as a
>confirmation )  I had this happen a while ago and it was the alternator.

Water pump?? On the 93-95 V6, the water pump is driven by the timing belt 
not the acc belt. Dunno about the A4-6-8 series, but I don't think there 
are huge changes in the engine design between the older 2.8l and the newer 
2.6l V6. Please inform me if I'm wrong.

Tom