wierd noise

[stevo211]

hey all i have a mk3 8v gti and its a bit noisy from the belts dunno which one it is yet but they are both a bit loose. It does sound like a noisy altenator or waterpump or one of the other pulleys also there is too much p/s fluid in it, i was wondering if that could make it noisy also it the water pump on the timing belt on these or the aux belt? thanks in advance

[...joe]

water pump and power steering are all on an auxillary belt and are easy to change. diagnosing noises has to be one of the worst things! do you have a mate or anyone with a bit of knowledge to have a listen to it for you?

[stevo211]

i do know about a lot about mechanics im just new to the golf engine im going to put a new timing belt on this weekend and tighten the other belts up and see what happens but i noticed the crank pulley moves abit on tickover so may not be on straight and it is noisier on tickover i think its a case of stripdown and see thanks for the post at least i know where the w/p is and if it failes i dont need laoads  of money.lol