Screeching noise on wet startup

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   My 91 325is has just developed a screaching noise when started up after being out in a downpour.  It doesn't last long about 10-20 seconds and then the car runs perfectly well.  I'm not sure whether it's the fanbelt or not, and being pretty useless when it comes to engine (self) maintenance, should I be worried?

Another question - I am getting small leaks in the boot and think the boot itself needs tightening as the seals seem to be in pretty good condition.  How do I go about it without makingit worse?

Sorry if these are trivial matters, but I want to keep her in tip-top shape and as I say I'm pretty useless.

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MancRover Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 13-November-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 59	Topic: Screeching noise on wet startup Posted: 14-November-2002 at 09:09
	My 91 325is has just developed a screaching noise when started up after being out in a downpour. It doesn't last long about 10-20 seconds and then the car runs perfectly well. I'm not sure whether it's the fanbelt or not, and being pretty useless when it comes to engine (self) maintenance, should I be worried? Another question - I am getting small leaks in the boot and think the boot itself needs tightening as the seals seem to be in pretty good condition. How do I go about it without makingit worse? Sorry if these are trivial matters, but I want to keep her in tip-top shape and as I say I'm pretty useless.
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Rich Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02-November-2002 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 30	Posted: 14-November-2002 at 10:12
	Hello mate, sounds to me like your fan belt is slipping, that's probably because its loose-try tightning it up, like you im not very good mechanicaly! My boot (325 cabrio) recently developed a leak, I was told to check the rear lamp seals, I replaced both lamps & seals and this seems to have cured it. Rich