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A belt is squeaking but I had aux belt and tensioners done 6 months ago
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a thirsty one
could it be the idler on the aux belt?
i have the same problem and been quoted about £200 for a new aux belt, new idler and tensioner.
i have the same problem and been quoted about £200 for a new aux belt, new idler and tensioner.
Please dont WD40 ?? :S
Lube the pulleys up by using WD40, or spray grease etc. Mine squeeked a few weeks back, pretty sure it was the bottom front pulley nearest the catch tank on mine
a thirsty one
i guess if your careful not to get it on the belt it may help the problem.
make sure its not the power steering pump as quite a few seem to be failing,apperently talken powder is good on belts as it dries moisture and grease,i'm not sure on a 172 but i know on willy/16v's the idler is a right game to get at so a lot of people leave them on when doing a cambelt
ph1 172 Black
I got the kit from Renualt and payed a belt specialist in Notts £120 to do it.
I thought the bearings are sealed so how would wd40 help. Doesn't it destroy grease as well?
Before a took it in the tensioner was sticking and I could hear belt going loose. Not it doesn't do that. What should I do?
I thought the bearings are sealed so how would wd40 help. Doesn't it destroy grease as well?
Before a took it in the tensioner was sticking and I could hear belt going loose. Not it doesn't do that. What should I do?
Megane 225
The kit from the stealers is at least £150 so can't be the full kit at £50!
Ditch the local garage and take it to a proper dealer or specialist. This area aint for f**king about with not to mention the expense it would cost ''just to see'' if its that as if theyve got it wrong your bill will end up being 2x aux belt fittings at 400 + notes
ph1 172 Black
Hi Fred. I'm off end of March. Think maybe could pop round and get car sorted properly. Damn Bosch Super 4 spark plugs playing up now. Back firing. Took them out and put them back in and it's ok. Just got engine light stuck on!
Also think my rocker cover is leaking cause bit of oil on top of plugs. Is that easy to fix?
Also think my rocker cover is leaking cause bit of oil on top of plugs. Is that easy to fix?
Mine does this after its cam/ aux belt change. Makes a whoosing sound at high revs (very noticeable in 1st gear) and was told that once the belt wore in it would go... that was 1000 miles ago.
Doesnt squeak though.
Is it gonna blow up, or can i continue to drive with the stereo up so i cant hear it... ?
Doesnt squeak though.
Is it gonna blow up, or can i continue to drive with the stereo up so i cant hear it... ?
ph1 172 Black
So how do you adjust tension? Can I get mechanic to do it or will you do it if I pop round end of March.
I'm in Derbyshire so can pop up but don't really wanna leave my car cause of getting back. I think it makes the noise as the revs drop. I just thought the tensioner did all the work but obviously not.
Rocker cover thing as well. I did a search and it looked an easyier job. Were you thinking of taking the whole lot to bits. I've never had to top up oil in last year and done 6k. Just noticed some on plugs.
I'm in Derbyshire so can pop up but don't really wanna leave my car cause of getting back. I think it makes the noise as the revs drop. I just thought the tensioner did all the work but obviously not.
Rocker cover thing as well. I did a search and it looked an easyier job. Were you thinking of taking the whole lot to bits. I've never had to top up oil in last year and done 6k. Just noticed some on plugs.
ph1 172 Black
Hillpower isn't that close to me. Not much closer than you. I wanted Nick to do it when I had it done but he was busy and the tensioner was sticking and I felt I need it doing quick cause the belt would go from tight to flapping so I paid a place in Notts. Some belt specialist.
They said the whine was the belt bedding in but from what you've said they are wrong. Most seem to say it's auto tension so there is nothing you can do.
All parts were genuine Renualt so I'm stuck now since the kit has doubled in price and yet I don't want to take out came belt with a poorly fitted kit. Only do 4k since fitting so surely it can't be fooked.
So what should I do?
They said the whine was the belt bedding in but from what you've said they are wrong. Most seem to say it's auto tension so there is nothing you can do.
All parts were genuine Renualt so I'm stuck now since the kit has doubled in price and yet I don't want to take out came belt with a poorly fitted kit. Only do 4k since fitting so surely it can't be fooked.
So what should I do?
ph1 172 Black
Mine squeaks for a bit longer but it's the whistling whine that does me. I think it may be too tight. Was hoping Fred would tell me how to adjust the pre tensioner but he didn't.
There must be some thing I can do. Gonna give it till end of week. Mechanic said he'd try to look tomorrow but after that unless someone can help it looks like wasting more money on a problem that I've chucked £180 and going to Hill power.
There must be some thing I can do. Gonna give it till end of week. Mechanic said he'd try to look tomorrow but after that unless someone can help it looks like wasting more money on a problem that I've chucked £180 and going to Hill power.
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