Golf 1.6se 03 squeaking from engine

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Mon 2 Jan 2006 14:35
Golf 1.6se 03 squeaking from engine - shoei
My 2003 Golf 1.6se squeaks on start up, its like a squeaky wheel going round where only one half squeaks. Hope I explained it Ok. I am worried as my dads 1.4s golf had the water pump replaced. The noise is coming from the v belt area of the engine, you can hear it clearly on start up but after 30 seconds you have to listen for it, but you can still clearly hear it. Any ideas?
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Mon 2 Jan 2006 15:11
Golf 1.6se 03 squeaking from engine - Robin the Technician
Hi Shoei,
The most likely cause is the belt and can be quickly identified. When you start the engine at a known time when it will squeak, simply pour water onto the belt area. If it stops squeaking then its the belt that needs tightening or if it is tight, then needs replacing. If this has no effect then further investigation is needed.


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