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Originally Posted by rorypff
A serpentine belt can not make a noise unless there is major misalignment of the pulleys - you definitely have a bearing problem on one of the pulleys. The water just acts as a temporary lubricant, that's why the noise disappears for awhile.
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The belt is probably simply slipping. It still slips when you put water on it, you just can't hear it.
I don't think there's anything wrong with Continental belts. I think MB used those when they built this car.
Is the belt properly tensioned?