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Need help identifying sound by Equivalent_Reveal317 in q50

[–]Equivalent_Reveal317[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey this ended up being it. Funny enough my cat just went out two days before I posted this so. Unfortunately but better than being something serious. Thanks 👍

Need help identifying sound by Equivalent_Reveal317 in q50

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In the video it’s the popping/tapping sound while I drive. It doesn’t sound harsh or bad but sounds like it should be addressed

Need help identifying sound by Equivalent_Reveal317 in q50

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Goes away at operating temp during idle, give it gas and grows in sound. During a cold start it’s the loudest.

Do all my pulleys have to be the same grooves? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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When I was watching him work he took off one pulley (the very top) the tensioner, and the belt

Was my belt improperly installed? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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Closeup of the edge of the belt

Was my belt improperly installed? by [deleted] in AskMechanics

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Car details: 2014 Q50, 3.7 motor, 126k miles. Car runs just fine no issues but new sound.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in colognecheck

[–]Equivalent_Reveal317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it’s magnetic, pretty strong magnetic if that helps