Suprash Posted December 27, 2002 Share Posted December 27, 2002 I had a service a little while ago, and ever since then my belts are really squeaky, especially when I first start her up. Now the squeaking does sometimes disapear, usually if I have a good long drive down the motorway, it only seems to disapear if the engine has been run a long time, as though they get really nice and warm and settle down, and as I dont do a lot of long distance driving, this squeaking is pratically permanent. Its just that you cant beat a quiet engine, could this be due to belt tension, is there anything I can do to stop this noise. Im not exactly sure how many belts are down there, feel like a women driver now saying that, but from what I remember there is only 1 main one. Help before I try and do something drastic like take a can of WD40 to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubus1 Posted December 27, 2002 Share Posted December 27, 2002 We are on the same boat mate, my Supra started squeaking few days ago. When its warm it will stop. Help, anyone?? Cuba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispazzi Posted December 27, 2002 Share Posted December 27, 2002 I have no idea what is causing it, BUT.... On most cars, the traditional "schreeching/squealing" sound that you get - often when the engine is cold, or when you pull out of junctions, etc, is a loose or dying alternator or fan belt. If you've just had the belt off and back on, or changed for a new one then it could be this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 27, 2002 Share Posted December 27, 2002 If you spray the belt with a fine water mist, before start up it will usually stop a problem belt squeaking for a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 27, 2002 Share Posted December 27, 2002 Originally posted by Ashley Willis I had a service a little while ago, and ever since then my belts are really squeaky, especially when I first start her up. Now the squeaking does sometimes disapear, usually if I have a good long drive down the motorway, it only seems to disapear if the engine has been run a long time, as though they get really nice and warm and settle down, and as I dont do a lot of long distance driving, this squeaking is pratically permanent. Its just that you cant beat a quiet engine, could this be due to belt tension, is there anything I can do to stop this noise. Im not exactly sure how many belts are down there, feel like a women driver now saying that, but from what I remember there is only 1 main one. Help before I try and do something drastic like take a can of WD40 to it. Find a local Bearing Service branch, get some V belt dressing (aerosol spray) and spry it on the belt(s) with engine idlng. WD40 works for a while, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted December 27, 2002 Share Posted December 27, 2002 I'd stay with Belt Dressing, RS also supply this, wouldn't put too much WD40 on as it can ruin some types of rubber:eek: Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Pilot Posted December 27, 2002 Share Posted December 27, 2002 Or you can just try adjusting the belt(s) correctly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 Originally posted by Supra Pilot Or you can just try adjusting the belt(s) correctly! Its self tensioning....unless the tensioning damper is knackered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_SG Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 I have the same problem, its the auxillary belt and it pre tensions so if it is squeeking i would suggest replacing it, i have lubricated mine to try to stop the squeeking but its only temporary. Cheers Ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted December 28, 2002 Share Posted December 28, 2002 Stick talekum(dont know how to spell it) powder on it, that always works, makes it smell nice to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Ash m8, (Bet you're embarrased that I'm dragging this up eh? - At least I know how the search button works!!!) what did you do in the end if you can remember? Mine's doing exactly the same, only when cold but getting worse every day it seems (autumn now though). Does it need fixing or can I just spray it with something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 I have now found out the hard way that certain makes of auxillary belt just are NOISY on the MKIV. By dint of much faffing about and expense I now know which do and don't make a noise! The noisy ones stay noisy, and often vibrate too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Mine never was before, only started a few weeks ago. Is it a problem? Will it cause more problems? Should I get it seen to? What are the sprays you can get for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Yep mine does it as well, tried WD40 that made it worse, I'm currently using the water method, works well but needs to be done every now and then. Talc. sounds interesting, will try that next time it starts doing it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 I think a change in weather conditions has done it. From summer warmth to the wet chill mine started too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 I start mine and leave it running in the morning (keeping a close eye from the open front door!!!) to warm it up, but the squeeking is really annoying!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted September 24, 2004 Author Share Posted September 24, 2004 Ha, ha T, thankfully this post was from my early days...... although now I feel as stupid as a stupid person asking where their turbos are....... Erm, ChrisW seems to be spot on here, nothing I done stopped it squeeking, like you say its annoying when its sat there running, but the squeeking will not harm it in any way, and I woudlnt advise to using things like WD40 on it. By the way I found out yesterday that these belts are around £56, not exactly budgie prices........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 There half that price from a car spares shop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 The good thing about most of the cheap ones is you get a free squeak with them, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Never had that problem before personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted September 24, 2004 Author Share Posted September 24, 2004 Thats probably because your prices arent cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Chris, are you going to let us in on which ones don't squeek !! Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Originally posted by Ashley Willis Thats probably because your prices arent cheap Why u say that Ash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Originally posted by Zed Chris, are you going to let us in on which ones don't squeek !! Cheers mate. Gates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Originally posted by Zed Chris, are you going to let us in on which ones don't squeek !! Cheers mate. Sure, get TWIF ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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