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POST 1Original post

Recently bought my first Porsche. It’s a 2008 Cayman 2.7 manual. Last couple of days I occasionally get a “squeal” on starting up the engine. Would I be right to have the starter motor checked out? Or could it be something else. Appreciate any response. Ta!

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Belts? Like a fan/serpentine belt squeal? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

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Yeah. Could be belt of course. Sorry. Not very practical as you might guess.

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It's a classic description of what that sweet little 2.7 exhibits when it needs a little attention to the belt or the associated peripherals. You could remove the engine cover behind the seats and be very up close and personal with the motor start. Besides, nothing like a visual of the belt and tensioner and general overview of the components. Easy to do and will be the equivalent of opening the hood Porsche style. Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

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I'm not saying this noise isn't your serpentine belt, but if this noise only happens when you start the engine it could be the spigot on the starter motor not disengaging from the crown wheel as the engine starts. That makes the starter motor spin up to engine RPM briefly, and it doesn't sound pretty. Usually best to just fit a new starter motor, like I did.

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I also know that sound and it indeed is a bit of a nasty sound, but I describe it as a dry spinning sound rather than a squeal. Still we all use descriptions that can overlap and you might be right. Good call. Although my starter only exhibits that anomaly rarely. I've procrastinated replacing it until it notice it happening more. Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

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