"richard healey" <
[email protected]> wrote in
news:
[email protected]:
> I seem to have acquired a budgie under my bonnet my last
> fan belt only lasted 3 months ,new alt fitted weeks ago ive
> wire brushed all pulleys bearings in all pulleys are ok
> last thing to try is a louder radio
>
> wood be greatfull for any points please
>
> rick
>
>
This one has been flogged to death. Do a google.
I phoned a belt maufacturer and asked for their technical
department.
The nice techie man said it was a vibration issue, similar to
chalk on blackboard, wet finger on glass, squealing brakes, bow
on violin strings, etc. Sounds logical to me -- sound is
vibrations.
So lots of the suggested cures will work, including replacing
the engine with a new one. A cheaper way to go is to remove the
glaze on the tensioner and possibly the belt -- assuming that's
the cause of the problem.
One way to check is to chuck some water on the belt. If the
noise goes away, that's what it is. (The noise will come back
after a few minutes when the belt surface dries). If it doesn't,
consult the bank manager and try the alternatives. Personally, I
have now gone tone deaf and no longer notice the squeaks!<g>
Derry
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