Re: weird noise coming from engine...

[Jeremy R King <kingjer@eng.auburn.edu>]

My Quantum does that.  I thought it was the water pump.  It wasn't.  Oh 
well, at least that won't go anytime soon.  I'll be very interested to 
hear the verdict on this on as well.

Jeremy
'86 VW Quantum GL5
Auburn University, Alabama, USA
Hometown - Reidville, South Carolina, USA

On Fri, 23 Feb 1996, Chris wrote:

> Anyone else ever experienced this---
> 
> The I5 in my 90 makes a sort of squealing sound, almost like a v-belt 
> slipping.  The noise seems to be coming from the general area of the 
> upper intake manifold/cam cover.  It's present for about 5 minutes 
> or so after cold start-up...
> 
> Could this be a worn cam bearing?  Any input will be appreciated.
> 
> oh...'88 90 with 105k.  I run 15w-50 synth and change it and the filter 
> every 3k.  
> 
> Chris
> 
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