Squealing on cold start

[Rudders666]

Hi all,

Has anyone had issues with their car making a squealing noise (sounds like a belt) on cold mornings until the car gets up to temperature? If so what was it or what could it be that's relatively easy to replace?

Many thanks,

Pete :twisted:

 

[red]

Usually a squealing noise is the auxiliary drive belt however there are some other things which can cause it.

 

[oilburner]

Most likely to be the auxiliary belt or the tensioner

 

[quest63]

Check there isn't a little leak under the water pump that is a tell tale for the pump bearing going

 

[Rudders666]

It's been at the garage recently so I don't think I have any leaks tbh. So how do I check the auxiliary belt and how easy are they to replace?

 

[trublustu]

Hi rudders is should be tight.
See if there is any lateral play around the alternator.
Also if you look below the alternator you'll see where the pump runs over the top of the waterpump. You will be looking at the 'back' of the belt, an old belt will be all cracked.
There are guides on the forum explaining the procedure, but take note of the belt route, its complicated...

PS and AC pumps removed 1

• trublustu
• Sep 15, 2014

 

[748]

My money will be on the one top middle near the engine mount (the idler pulley). Common fault.
Paul