>The problem seems to have moved on, but I'm not sure the first problem
>is not there anymore or not. Anyway we are now getting more of a squeal
>at around 1500-2500rpm, only when the engine cold and not at tickover
>atall. It might be happening at higher revs but maybe drowned out by
>Engine noise Definately sounds like metal-metal but not a forceful
>connection between the 2. The viscous coupled fan has been removed and
>has made no difference.
>
>Still seems to be comming from the front of the engine, but I thought
>outside the timing chain area.
You have a bearing somewhere on the way out. Get some fuel hose in your ear and see where the sound is coming from.
Next I think I'll remove the belt and turn the various wheels by hand to
>feel for looseness and roughness. Also run the engine briefly without
>the belts to confirm its a belt item.
>
>I'm now thinking water pump or some other pulley item, PS, Alt, pulley >wheel.
This makes sense, and the hose will tell you where it is.
--scott