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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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i get a strange squeaking sound.... almost like ek ek ek ek ek ek then the engine warms up and its gone.... iv not driven the car by this time i thought id add, only get it when car is started from cold and im there waiting for it to warm up.........
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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I get this from my Bugeye from time to time....... I think it's from the TGV's (Tumble Generator Valves).

There again I'm paranoid about sounds so I blame everything on the TGV's as it doesn't cost money to listen to them squeak LOL

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PS If you have a Classic or an STi then discount this post
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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It could be the power steering pump? check the fluid level mate
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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Could be a cam belt tensioner........
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Could be one of many things. As above plus Water pump bearing, alternator bearing, alternator/air con belt slip, cam belt idler bearing etc.
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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yeh i was thinking power steering pump, but its been raining and windy everyday when im free so iv not been able to check... howfully weather will calm down again in next few days

ps i drive a classic turbo 2000
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