chirping sound from engine

[malianne]

Hi,
I have a 1999 passat wagon, 1.8 Turbo engine, with around 118,000 miles on it. Recently, upon acceleration, the engine makes a chirping sound until around 3rd or 4th gear, then it goes away and does not come back. It does this everytime I start the car, even if the engine is still warm. Any ideas?
Thanks for your help!

[veedubmechanic]

replace the timing belt and tensioner recently?

[malianne]

Originally Posted by veedubmechanic

replace the timing belt and tensioner recently?

Nope. I got the car with 76,000 miles on it and have no idea if the previous owner ever replaced it before. Do you think it is the timing belt going bad?

[veedubmechanic]

sounds more like the tensioner is loosening up, better get it checked out FAST! before you have a 4-5000 repair bill for a new engine.

[malianne]

Originally Posted by veedubmechanic

sounds more like the tensioner is loosening up, better get it checked out FAST! before you have a 4-5000 repair bill for a new engine.

What does a repair like that cost? (not a dealer, but a regular mechanic)
Thanks for the warning, I will get it in right away!

[veedubmechanic]

stealer cost is arround 800-1000 using vw parts.

reg mechanic.. dont know maybe 6-800