peace_of_soul
Well-known member
I (and I, in this case, am Eric's girlfriend) have been searching the forums most of the morning to no avail. Perhaps I am not looking in the right places, but if someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
We have a 2000 Jetta with 180K. We are concerned about a burning smell and a squeal coming from the engine compartment. It doesn't look to be a timing belt issue (timing belt was replaced 20,000 miles ago). The belt to the front right of the engine (as you look at it) does not appear to be turning and the A/C makes a kind of grinding noise when turned on. Same with the vent fan. I explained all of this to one of this sites recommended mechanics and he agreed with a friend who does a lot of work on gas BMWs that it was a drive belt issue.
I'm just wondering if anyone can help me with further diagnosing this issue and give some pointers on making the needed repairs or directing me toward advice already given on this topic.
Really appreciate all the great advice and general comraderie. Thanks a bunch.
We have a 2000 Jetta with 180K. We are concerned about a burning smell and a squeal coming from the engine compartment. It doesn't look to be a timing belt issue (timing belt was replaced 20,000 miles ago). The belt to the front right of the engine (as you look at it) does not appear to be turning and the A/C makes a kind of grinding noise when turned on. Same with the vent fan. I explained all of this to one of this sites recommended mechanics and he agreed with a friend who does a lot of work on gas BMWs that it was a drive belt issue.
I'm just wondering if anyone can help me with further diagnosing this issue and give some pointers on making the needed repairs or directing me toward advice already given on this topic.
Really appreciate all the great advice and general comraderie. Thanks a bunch.