Help what is this noise?

1. josepi1990 L-plater Joined: Feb 2013 LONDON Posts: 73 SAXO VTR 1.6 2001

   #1 14th October 2013, 16:28

   There is a noise coming from my front end usually when im in neutral and or first its a squealing/screeching noise, coming from under bonnet front right, not sure how to upload video so sorry if this is a bit vague! Anyone have any idea what this could be? Thanks
   
   
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2. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #2 14th October 2013, 16:31

   1. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=upload+video
   
   
   2. alternator belt but can't confirm if I can't hear the noise
3. josepi1990 L-plater Joined: Feb 2013 LONDON Posts: 73 SAXO VTR 1.6 2001

   #3 14th October 2013, 17:27

   Ok mate yeh it sounded like it was coming from alternator belt, will upload video when back home cheers
   
   
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4. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #4 14th October 2013, 17:30

   Belt or pulley, put a bit washing up liquid in the grooved side of the belt (inside) and if the squeak stops it's the belt. If not it'll be the pulley bearings on its way.

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5. josepi1990 L-plater Joined: Feb 2013 LONDON Posts: 73 SAXO VTR 1.6 2001

   #5 14th October 2013, 18:29

   Ah ok sweet, will do this tomorrow, cheers for the help and quick replies!
   
   
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