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Hello star lovers...

Recently my 90 500SL has started squeeling while it's being driven for the first 3 to 5 kms - until the engine is about 90 deg.

The squeel is quite loud and is comign from the engine area. It doesnt squeel on start-up or when idling - but, only when driving (straight and cornering). It is on through all the gears and close to 60 or 70kph (haven't relaly gone above that to find out - didn't think to).

When I pull back from the trottle it stops, and starts again when I accelerate. It becomes quieter at the gear change and picks up again afterwards.

After the temp hits about 85 to 90 degrees it stop and it's perfectly normal for the journey. It starts again when the engine is quite cold.

The serpentine / poly-V belt was replaced - but the squeeling continues.

I've read through some of the other discussing on the forum about squeeling, but there is nothign conclusive or closely related to this problem.

Would someone be kind enough to shed some light on it before I take it to the STAR shop?

Thanks in advance.