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iTrader: (11)

Hi,
I heard a squeeky noise from the alternator belt a few days ago and went to a subaru dealer who sprayed some 'special' spray on the alternator belt and pulleys/bearings. He told me that if the noise comes back I will have to change the alternator belt and bearings.
Today, I started the car and went to put some petrol. On my return when trying to start up it sounded like something metal dropped on the floor (sounded like a tin can) and then a squeaky noise when the car is running.
Has anyone else had similar problem?
I remember reading somewhere about alternator/bearing problems in hawkeyes but can't find it now.
Could it be something else causing this? I will take the car to the dealer tomorrow to check it.
It couldn't have happened at a worse time, I have to drive 1500 km to Norway tomorrow for an ice driving event which I am afraid I will have to miss if the car is not fixed as I don't fancy breaking down in the middle of nowhere

If you have any suggestions about what the problem could be I would greatly appreciate your help.
Thanks in advance

P.S. The car is a 2007 WRX with 36k km on the clock

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iTrader: (11)

Just collected the car from the garage who apparently couldn't find anything wrong with it.
It doesn't do any noise and drives OK.
I noticed after coming home though that it smells of burnt (similar smell to what a clutch or brake pads smell when hot - it did it last time when I tried to start it and I heard the noise). Could it be the timing belt?
I am so pissed off as I have to drive 1500 km tomorrow and the problem might come back again specially as we don't know what the hell it is