[jeremyp]

1 week into ownership my car has developed a squeal. I looked under the bonnet and it seemed to be coming from the alternator or the pulley above it (is that the belt tensioner?). Anyway, I shut the bonnet and it stopped!

But next time I started the car it came back. So I tried something - I turned the Aircon off. The squeal went away!

Does that mean it's definitely the Air con compressor? I know A8parts has second compressors - is it a big job to replace? The whole system need draining? Can anyone recommend someone in the South East who would do that kind of work (well) with second hand parts?

Thanks