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[raywilb]

IanD noticed that there was a distinct noise from the front whilst engine was running. its now developed into a high pitch squeal when accelerating - no coolant or oil loss  :-/

[Pitchfork]

That could be your Turbo - they do whistle a merry tune!

[Omegatoy]

had similar thing few years back and it was power steering/alternator belt  idler pulley!!! worth checking

[raywilb]

if it is the pulley (ian did indicate that - but when driven the o/s seems favourite) what is the remedy re pulley ? cheers

[Seth]

It's perfectly normal for the turbo to have a whistle noise.

However, to eliminate the power steering pump being at fault, (or any other auxiliaries), remove the drive belt then run the engine.
See where you go from there.

[raywilb]

thanks sethsmate i never thought of that.another thought iv,e done approx 41k since acquiring this car & its never had a belt. whats the thought on that.

[Pitchfork]

thanks sethsmate i never thought of that.another thought iv,e done approx 41k since acquiring this car & its never had a belt. whats the thought on that.

Mine's done 151K on original belt over 13+ years!