That is a very good and easy test method - I'll try it tomorrow or Friday
and report to the list!

Thanks again!

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy (I am Vanagon, hear me squeal!)
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <jhrodgers@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 11:28 PM
Subject: Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads

> > 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