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Squealing noise from engine (fixed)
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:06 pm
by bilko1
I had an annoying intermittent squeal from the engine last time I went out, convinced myself it was the power steering pump on its last legs. Today I decided to investigate and try and fix it. Turns out the plastic idler pulley for the Aux drive belt has been moving on the bearing and rubbing on the engine block. Anyway 3 hours later and £40 to the Audi gods and its fixed.
Re: Squealing noise from engine (fixed)
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 9:26 pm
by Shoppinit
Satisfying. And probably saved yourself a headache when it failed.
Re: Squealing noise from engine (fixed)
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:16 pm
by airtite
love the intercooler setup!
Re: Squealing noise from engine (fixed)
Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 2:03 pm
by bilko1
Not happy, genuine part only lasted 3 years. Good news still available for £58 now.
Re: Squealing noise from engine (fixed)
Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 2:08 pm
by Shoppinit
That's crap!
Re: Squealing noise from engine (fixed)
Posted: Mon May 20, 2024 2:25 pm
by bilko1
There seems to be quite a few after market ones available at a third of the price. This was genuine but stamped INA
Re: Squealing noise from engine (fixed)
Posted: Tue May 21, 2024 2:46 pm
by steve2003rs6
Great job bilco on the idler pulley.
The intercooler setup looks cool.
On the price of parts. I am a firm believer that in general you get what you pay for. In the long run cheaper can cost you more in the end.
Unless of course parts have been tried and tested and recommended by someone in the know.
Re: Squealing noise from engine (fixed)
Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 6:56 pm
by bilko1
Well I have replaced pulley with another INA one from Ebay for £22. Looks identical to the original Audi one. Can almost buy 3 for the price of 1 from Audi.
