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Subject:Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
From:John Rodgers
Date:Wed, 6 Mar 2002 23:28:30 -0600

> Marshall wrote:
>
>> Hi Volks:
>>
>> Can you please help me with this?  - opiniions gladly accepted
>>
>> A get an incredibly loud "screeching sound" coming from my general engine
>> area at certain rpms when the engine is cold. (it's been -30 here).
>>
>

Probably a belt. For a temporary fix, hold a block of parafin against the sides
of the belt that ride in the "V" of the pully. will stop the noise, and is a
cheap yet nice dressing for the belts.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver