Re: 5kTQ squeal

[audidudi@delphi.com (Jeffrey J. Goggin)]

>Alright, here is the question.  When I am in 3rd, sometimes it happens in
>4th too,  and I am reaching 3000 rpm at any acceleration, it begins to
>squeal a really high pitched squeal at about 2800 rpm until I shift or I
>slow down to below 3000.  It doesn't do it all the time though, but
>sometimes is enough.  The only thing I can think is maybe the rear
>crankshaft seal.  I know there was some talk about this on the list before,
>but I don't think the scenario was the same.  Any help would be
>appreciated.  Thanks.

My '89 200q had exactly the same symptoms ... they went away after I
tightened the alternator and a/c belts.  Apparently, they loosened up
slightly during one of our occasional rainstorms...
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