Belt Change????

myths63 · Mar 14, 2013

Hi all,
Have had some problems lately (since all the flooding) of a constant 'squeel' from the engine (1.8)......really, really annoying as it sounds terrible driving around.

Have changed the alt/power steering belts etc & checked all the pulleys/sprayed them with a grease lubricant but they are fine.....yesterday i took off the timing belt cover & checked the belt for wear, seemed fine....started her up & sprayed directly on the belts/cogs & instantly the noise was gone

Let her run for a while & she was fine even on a short run BUT tonight the noise is back.......should i just change the timing belt/tensioner or spray it every 20 effing minutes

Help............:lalala:

Freelaner · Mar 14, 2013

when was it last changed?

for the sake of £50 get a new belt and tensioner mate

and inspect your water pump at the same time

storm99 · Mar 14, 2013

You sprayed grease/oil on a belt and pulley???

Grayo · Mar 14, 2013

I would have used WD40, myself. But as suggested for the sake of £50 change the belt and tensioner.

dogsbody · Mar 14, 2013

Grayo said:
I would have used WD40, myself. But as suggested for the sake of £50 change the belt and tensioner.

You should NEVER use WD40 on a squeaking belt !!!

Fairy liquid works much better.

myths63 · Mar 14, 2013

Hi,

Only sprayed the silicon/grease to quickly find out where the problem is.......not sure when the belt was last changed but as you say for the sake of £50 at least i know its done........

Easy to do myself or should i stick it in the garage?

Cheers for the help....

Grayo · Mar 14, 2013

dogsbody said:
You should NEVER use WD40 on a squeaking belt !!!

Fairy liquid works much better.

WD40 has always worked for me. Displaces the damp/water that has got into the belt.

Freelaner · Mar 14, 2013

myths63 said:
Hi,

Only sprayed the silicon/grease to quickly find out where the problem is.......not sure when the belt was last changed but as you say for the sake of £50 at least i know its done........

Easy to do myself or should i stick it in the garage?

Cheers for the help....

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Belt Change????

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