Volkswagen Golf - Golf 2.0 TDI screeching sound - belt/pully wheels?

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Tue 16 May 2017 21:54
Volkswagen Golf - Golf 2.0 TDI screeching sound - belt/pully wheels? - K21000

I have this sound which has been getting worse for a couple of months, most noticable on idle. It seemed to go once up to speed, but I have heard it more intermittently. Just pulling up tonight it was worse and I could smell burning. I also noticed engine idle revs went up 200rpm which has never happened before. I turned the engine off and restarted and the idle revs were back to normal. I am going to park it up and use my daughters car. It sounds like it's coming from the alternator area. Car starts ok and holds a charge. Any ideas appreciated. It's an old MK5 2.0 GT TDI. Below is a vid of the noise, but it has sounded worse!

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Tue 16 May 2017 22:30
Volkswagen Golf - Golf 2.0 TDI screeching sound - belt/pully wheels? - elekie&a/c doctor
Sounds like the alternator pulley is in trouble.not uncommon on these .These have a clutch drive pulley that eventually starts slipping after so many years.
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Fri 26 May 2017 22:38
Volkswagen Golf - Golf 2.0 TDI screeching sound - belt/pully wheels? - K21000

elekie&a/cc doctor, you were bang on. Thanks for your advice!

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Tue 30 May 2017 21:56
Volkswagen Golf - Golf 2.0 TDI screeching sound - belt/pully wheels? - Steveieb
Well done again Elecie doc. My indie was able to replace the clutch mechanism rather than the whole alternator saving me over 100 pounds.
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