5kQT squealing

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <3.0.1.32.19970901132038.0088b490@pop.radix.net> Harley Cascio writes:

> I am fairly new at the Audi ownership, and I have a problem.  When I start
> the car there is a squeal, it sounds as though the starter is still
> enguaged after the engine is running.  The only audible noise comes when
> the car is not in gear, both in neutral and when the clutch is enguaged.
> Otherwise, it sounds fine.  

We haven't had one of these for _AGES_!!!
 
Get it running and squealing.  Lift the hood.  Pull out the dipstick.
 
(No, I'm _not_ crazy.)
 
Does the noise go away or change?  If yes, it's the rear crankshaft oil seal.

If you're not married, try and find a bank manager with an ugly daughter.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club