Posted this article a few months back when I was getting a strange bearing type sound on cold start-up on cold days and when I'd not run the car for a while.
I investigated assuming it might be either the alternator or water pump bearings and ran the engine with the water pump belt removed - no noise. Yippee.
So I sourced a new Gates (7M975) polyflex belt from a local supplier, Hayley Group in the UK for about £18.
Installed, job done, no noise. Not really sure why it was making a ticking noise when cold and not used but I'm guessing the belt loosened up a little after running for a few minutes taking the pressure off the water pump or alternator bearings.
Next, annual fluid service, every 2-year timing belts change and replace the shifter shaft seals in the sump to reduce the garage leaks!
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