Nasty squeal/screech at startup
#1
Nasty squeal/screech at startup
Hey guys. My 6 speed '01 986S w/ 47k makes a nasty squeal/screech for about a half second on cold start. It just started a couple of days ago. It does not happen when warm. I'm thinking (hoping) it's a belt, but I'm not sure. A/C, power steering, water temp are all fine and the car runs great. Anyone experience something similar? Thanks in advance
#3
Originally Posted by oversteerdawg
Hey guys. My 6 speed '01 986S w/ 47k makes a nasty squeal/screech for about a half second on cold start. It just started a couple of days ago. It does not happen when warm. I'm thinking (hoping) it's a belt, but I'm not sure. A/C, power steering, water temp are all fine and the car runs great. Anyone experience something similar? Thanks in advance
Remember there is one belt for ALOT of things on the car so its a good idea to change it before you hit the 60k maintainence mark.
#4
If it's not the belt, check the oil filler tube and see if it's squished when the engine is started. If so, it probably has a hole worn in it because the air/oil separator is going kaput and the vacuum is causing the squeal. Both have to be replaced if that's the case.