Hey everyone,

My 1999.5 A4 B5 2.8L Quattro has been making this noise for a while right after startup, but recently it's been happening more frequently. The video doesn't really do it justice, this noise is nasty sounding in person!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMoKWTLHrGc

Any ideas?

 

the video isnt playing for me...

 

yea video is down
says its not up yet

 

how are all your fluid levels? Low power steering fluid might make that noise, but it's hard to tell from the video/sound quality. Are there any leaks at the water pump? I guess it could be anything- maybe take the video from outside the car and post again?