Squeaky belts

[jamesd1263]

My alternator belts squeaky as hell, anyone one got
A quick fix for this? It's all tensioned up fine!!! Ahhh

 

[JoedotwasT5phy]

if it squeeks i doubt the tensions right. is it under load or constant?

 

[Silent_Scone]

as above and/or check your water pump isn't leaking from the seal

 

[MicKPM]

Aux belt service kit required... you can get away with just changing the belt IF, upon inspection, the bearings in the tensioner and idler feel fine and aren't noisey but that's not doing the job properly.

A belt from an autofactors will set you back around £15-18 and enjoy fitting it... you lucky sod, the fun you will have!

 

[jamesd1263]

Haha... I've had a few valvers I like tight spaces lol...
I think the belts have been done by te previous owner along with the cambelt...

I shall have a looksie

 

[MikeoftheQuays]

Mine whines like a b**ch from cold (only does it for 10 seconds or so). I'm told this is normal.

 

[jamesd1263]

Mine does it till warm

 

[MicKPM]

Squeaking belts are not normal... do you think they came out of the showrooms like this? My Scenic workbus used to do it aswell then I replaced the belt run and guess what? It doesn't do it anymore at all; cold, warm, wet or dry.

James, give the belt a tug from the drivers wheel arch and see if the tensioner is moving as i've seen a few of them seize up.

 

[jamesd1263]

Factory fitted squeaky belts


Yeah will do mate! I've got used to tugging things since me and the missus split lol!! I thought

 

[Martin_172]

had a few cars do this, usually caused by the battery being weak and the alternator having extra strain on it, a change of battery usually cures it. however also worth checking the tensioner on the belt