Whirring sound and burning rubber smell

[roar]

Any ideas on a whirring sounds on an 8v 91 GTI? Combined with a slight burning rubber smell when getting out after the drive.

Sounds almost list a supercharger!

Any ideas?

[i_am_me]

sounds like your altenator belt is catching on something

[The Mighty Elvi]

I suggest you run the engine with the bonnet open.  What do you see & smell then?

 

[Seanl]

When I replaced my cambelt, I initially tensioned it up to much and it sounded like that! 

Luckily it was sorted straight away so no problems. Check all belts if I were you mate. 

[X4MGS]

Any ideas on a whirring sounds on an 8v 91 GTI? Combined with a slight burning rubber smell when getting out after the drive.

Sounds almost list a supercharger!

Any ideas?

Could be anything..

Get it running and have a good look under the hood.... Use common sense and all will become clear! 

[oakgreener]

Alternator drive belt can rub on the top cam belt cover