Belt squeak?

  1. Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis
    #1
    Hey mechanical peoples

    Every now and then on a freezing cold morning i get a little squeak when i start the saxo & ocasionally again when i pull away if i let the revs drop below idle/1000rpm.

    Sounds like a belt & the cam belt aint been done yet and 60k is approtching so im thinking sooner rather than snapped

    Anyone think my suspicions are correct? Rough Cost of a cam belt kit?

    Cheers
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26
    #2
    Citroen will supply and fit the kit on a VTS for £180.
  3. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500
    #3
    I had a problem slightly like that which turned out to be an aux belt which drives stuff like the power steering pump as it would slip and make a squeeking noise when turning the wheels a low rev's.

    Might be worth trying to have both the cam and aux belts done at the same time mate
  4. Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis
    #4
    £180 isnt too bad i suppose, was gonna have a bash myself

    VTS Boy you might be right with that, the first couple times i noticed it was when i parked the wrong way so as soon as i started the car in the cold morning i had to u-turn, full lock job!

    Cheers guys, dont know what id do without yas... walk probably!

    EDIT: awch, gotta spread the jam soulless sry
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2006 Dartford Kent Posts: 5251 Pug 1007 HDi Sport (daily) / Abarth 500
    #5
    Thats what we're here for mate

    Make sure you get the year right if you order the parts yourself, when the garage done mine they said there was 2 different sizes when it came to the aux belt and wheels as it comes as a complete kit
  6. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Redditch Posts: 416 Icelandic Grey Mk2
    #6
    I have this prob, but I thinks its the alternator belt!
  7. Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 south wales Posts: 361 clio sport 182/vtr track car
    #7
    lube it

    might work
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec
    #8
    why would you lubricate the auxilliary belt??? Just tighten it up a little, job done (assuming it isn't worn of course).
  9. L-plater Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 56 icelandic saxo vts slammed , cammed, chipped, cage
    #9
    my crank shaft pulley rubbers had gave way and mines squeked when it was first started
  10. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS
    #10
    I had this problem a while ago. It was the fan belt (alternator belt). All i did was tighten it up a bit as it was a little loose. Worked like a dream!
  11. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2002 Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 12835 Cammed Saxo "desire" 16v
    #11
    powersteering pump is electric.. so no pulley/belt.. lol..

    just tighten the alternator belt. or replace it.. as it gets worn and loses contact with the pulleys..

    mine squeeks.. but its the tensioner pulley bearings that do that..
  12. L-plater Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 45 Peugeot 106 GTI - race car Peugeot 206 GTI 180
    #12
    Mine is also the tensioner bearing - pug want £75 for the unit!!

    Nick
  13. Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis
    #13
    Havent had the car on the road since i started this but i think it was the alternator belt.

    I'll see what i can do about tightening it up!

    Cheers guys