whistling noise when driving after changing belts

1999 BMW 328
130,000 MILES
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ROSAVAUGHN
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my 1999 bmw 328i has a whistling noise when driving. I replaced the belts and power steering pump and that's when the noise started. Do you know what it might be?
Dec 13, 2011 at 2:45 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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You may not have tightened the belts properly.
Dec 13, 2011 at 2:53 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Listen to it closely-could be the belt is still loose or a driven component bearing
Dec 13, 2011 at 2:55 AM
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