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Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 7:40 am |
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Joined: Jan 30, 2011 Posts: 282
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Location: South Shields
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For the last week or so i've notcied a squeaking noise from under the bonnet when driving, it usually the worst in the mornings when I travel to college but after 20minutes or so of driving I don't really hear it, it sounds a lot like the timing belt squeaking, but im no mechanic so thus non-the-wiser ! any help?
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 7:42 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2949
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Location: Athens, Greece
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Aux belt?
This drives the alternator air/con and power steering pump.
Is it worse when turning the steering wheel when stationary or on full-lock?
P.S. If the timing-belt slipped you'd know about it in no uncertain terms.
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Last edited by V9977 on Fri May 27, 2011 7:43 am; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 7:42 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 6055
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Location: Salisbury / New Forest
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Auxiliary belt tensioner most likely.
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 8:03 am |
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Joined: Jan 30, 2011 Posts: 282
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Location: South Shields
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V9977 wrote: |
Aux belt?
This drives the alternator air/con and power steering pump.
Is it worse when turning the steering wheel when stationary or on full-lock?
P.S. If the timing-belt slipped you'd know about it in no uncertain terms. |
I don't notice any difference but i'll have a check later on, just been out now and i noticed no noise at all!
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 8:29 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2949
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Location: Athens, Greece
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brimbo wrote: |
V9977 wrote: |
Aux belt?
This drives the alternator air/con and power steering pump.
Is it worse when turning the steering wheel when stationary or on full-lock?
P.S. If the timing-belt slipped you'd know about it in no uncertain terms. |
I don't notice any difference but i'll have a check later on, just been out now and i noticed no noise at all! |
Might be the auto adjuster as Chris said, or the deflection or other pulley.
Or the belt itself might be worn.
Could still be this even if steering makes no difference.
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| 1.4i, 2001, 3-door, China Blue
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