10-21-2009, 08:02 AM
More than likely, you have a badly worn bearing on the idler pulley, belt tensioner, or another part of the serpentine and/or timing belt system. That's what it was on my wagon anyway: exact same symptoms and they all went away when the worn parts were replaced along with the belts.
Ivan MacKenzie.
Ivan MacKenzie.
Old Ride: 2001 Malibu Blue MTX Street Edition Wagon
New Ride: 2010 Mocha Brown MT 2.0T Passat Wagon
New Ride: 2010 Mocha Brown MT 2.0T Passat Wagon