'Squeel' on start up

[darkhorse1210]

This is probably a very basic Q but not being a mechanic I don't have a clue.

I recently had the main radiator replaced on the RS2 and ever since then the car 'squeels' when you fire her up. Is this anything to do with coolant level or something completely different? The car had a new starter motor about 3k miles ago so shouldn't be that either.

Not causing me any problem it just doesn't sound right.

Ta

[AlWyn]

Fan belt possibly?

[alastairg]

Give the belts a quick blast of WD40. If it solves the problem get them changed or adjusted.

[VaudiGR]

except the camshaft belt. whatever you do,leave that alone

[cwill]

From having owned older cars in the past and a number from the VAG group, it would sound suspiciously like belts as opposed to starter motor, I would not expect the starter to be squeling as such .....

[alastairg]

except the camshaft belt. whatever you do,leave that alone

Agreed but pretty difficult for the novice to get at. Spray the belts you can see

[darkhorse1210]

Give the belts a quick blast of WD40. If it solves the problem get them changed or adjusted.

Ta for that, will give that a go later and let you know if it does the trick, avoiding the canbelt as vas rightly pointed out.

[darkhorse1210]

Fan belt possibly?

Top marks Al, the fan belt needed tightening, sqeel gone

Having avoided the problem for a while thinking the system was screwed I had the aircon re gassed today and hey presto, it works lovely and it's icy cold, what a relief!

Another problem I sought advice on was the interior blower problem (it only worked on setting III). Turns out it needed a new motor resistor (someone mentioned a rheostat, is that another name for it?). Now works fine on all settings.

Ta for all the advice received on these topics over the last few months, the car is really starting to feel like the car it should be

[AlWyn]

Good to hear shes sorted Tom

[alastairg]

Fan belt possibly?

Top marks Al, the fan belt needed tightening, sqeel gone

Having avoided the problem for a while thinking the system was screwed I had the aircon re gassed today and hey presto, it works lovely and it's icy cold, what a relief!

Another problem I sought advice on was the interior blower problem (it only worked on setting III). Turns out it needed a new motor resistor (someone mentioned a rheostat, is that another name for it?). Now works fine on all settings.

Ta for all the advice received on these topics over the last few months, the car is really starting to feel like the car it should be

If this does not last change 'THE PIPE' that runs from the engine bay top left down thru the wing to the drier. If you search here & S2 forum (thinks its a sticky) the part number will appear

[darkhorse1210]

I too think it is the fan belt.

Audi Q7 2008

Yes, thanks, but having already solved the problem (as per my previous post) I'm struggling to understand the point of your post?

Jusdging by your 10 or so posts to various topics last night I suspect you're either

(a) a clever PC virus
(b) some kid that's managed to register
(c) a bit of a nutter?

Answers on a postcard please

[alastairg]

or english not our first language. Only posting on RS2 section. We will see

[AlWyn]

Maybe `not` a good idea to click on the link

[alastairg]

Chips with everything