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Old 04-28-2010, 02:31 PM
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Replace both drive belts. If you had a bad pulley, you would have a growling noise, not a squeaking. Replace belts only, problem solved.
Old 04-29-2010, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tango3
Every morning when i start the car it makes this sqeeking noise. It gets louder when i step on the gas but when the car is used for a while the sound goes away.

I have the same noise and was told my water pump is on the way out !!!!
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Originally Posted by e6t
If it's not the turbos or the supercharger, it must be a clogged fetzer valve.
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Old 04-29-2010, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 545 Guy
I have the same noise and was told my water pump is on the way out !!!!

Same here - I had the same noise on my 545 and the dealer replaced the water pump under warranty.
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