Very slight squeak from cold (belt related)

[The_Pirate]

Hi guys, on start up of the Phase 1 172, there seems to be a very slight squeak coming from the alternator belt maybe? As soon as the cars warm it goes away no problem, no other symptoms to report on?

I gather replacing the belt will sort this out? Timing belt was done 30k ago btw.

Thanks!

 

[Dan519]

aux tensioner is probably sticking/seized. Replace the kit and it should fix it. Battery would be on the list to consider too as it'll be the extra load on the alternator after a cold start that's causing the slip

 

[The_Pirate]

Is it a difficult job dan?

Any tips? Its knuckle grazingly tight as you know lol

 

[Dan519]

it's a bumper off job IMO (though some disagree)

Tips aren't easy to give as I've made a special tool for the tensioner because of where it is/access

 

[The_Pirate]

How long does it take? Also, does anything else need changed with it?

 

[davo172]

aux tensioner is probably sticking/seized. Replace the kit and it should fix it. Battery would be on the list to consider too as it'll be the extra load on the alternator after a cold start that's causing the slip

so battery could be a cause too ? would it also not struggle to start thou ?