I can drive the car normally from cold and nothing happens.

However, once I have accelerated hard (high boost etc) a regular squeak becomes apparent (as though the clutch plate were gently rubbing against something). Going over bumps makes a BIG squeak.
Pulling to a stop, the squeak will continue. If you rev the engine hard, it goes away until the revs drop.
Shove the engine block by hand and it squeaks louder.
Switch the engine off and slam the doors or the boot and each slam will get you a little squeak. Let it all cool down and it all goes away.

The noise is coming from somewhere in the vicinity of the bellhousing.

Please guys....any ideas?

 

Sounds like engine mounts have died. You could also try lubricating the engine and tranny mounts with CRC or WD40.

[Edited by submannz - 4/29/2003 10:31:03 PM]

 

Ok...will give it a try. Thanks.

 

try the exhaust bracket on the gearbox. its at the rear of the gearbox, and is a metal to metal fit. if the bolt has worked loose, it can squeak badly and wind you up

ian

 

groovy.
Thanks...will check that too.

 

Check the exhaust heat shields for cracks, too. If the manifold shields crack you get this. See FAQ on SIDC website for more info.

Cheers

Simon