Re: Re[2]: metallic noise 90Q20V

["Solomon Ngan" <c:\temp@netaccess.on.ca>]

>From:          Pat.Spragge@wj.com
>Date:          Mon, 24 Apr 1995 10:31:45 -0700
>Subject:       Re[2]: metallic noise 90Q20V

>     Just wanted to say hello to everyone.  I'm new to the list.  Currently 
 >    own an '89 80 Q and have a number of questions to pose to the group.
     
>Bob Amato's reply to Soloman Ngan struck a familiar note  because my Q at 50K is
>making a howl, but not all of the time.  Usually after it has warmed up some it 
>will begin howling when the clutch is disengaged, e.g. at a stop in gear, and 
>then stopimmediately when the clutch is engaged. After a short while, it will 
>make the noise whether the clutch is engaged, disengaged, in or out of gear. 

Pat,
There is a big difference between my "light metallic sound" versus 
your "howl".   I have had some "howl" too.  I believe that is from 
the hydraulic steering system - air in system.   The problem improved 
a lot when air is bled off from the steering hydraulic system.  Still 
a little bit of "howl", but much better then before.

Signing off for now,
    Solomon Ngan<sngan@netaccess.on.ca>

          '90 90q20v
          '85 vw gti
          '84 5000s