aux belt squeek

  1. Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 sussex Posts: 24 1997 vts blue
    #1
    Hi im getting a real annoying squeek from the auxiliary belt i think its comming from the tensioner as when i spray it with a bit of wd40 it stops for a while then comes back oh and the squeek normally goes when the engine warms up any ideas like should i remove the tensioner and try and grease the pully or slacken the belt a bit as im thinking when the engine is warm the belt is obviously a bit warmer so it stretches a little?
  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Wickow Posts: 548 green mk1 vtr and gold mk2 vtr
    #2
    dont spray it with wd40 mate that will make it slip. use talcom powder on it mate that will make it stop sqeaking
  3. L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Cowden Posts: 99 Saxo Vtr Mk2
    #3
    Is the belt warn at all?
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield
    #4
    What car??

    If its a VTS they are prone for faulty crankshaft pulleys which squeak initially on startup and when its under alot of load.

    James
  5. Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 sussex Posts: 24 1997 vts blue
    #5
    its not anywhere near the crank shaft its the belt that feeds the altinator im wondering if i loosen it a bit it would stop it and i dont think talcom powder would work but who knows
  6. Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 sussex Posts: 24 1997 vts blue
    #6
    oh and the belt looks new or newish as its not shiney as if its worn at all!
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 chesterfield (ish) Posts: 2685 icelandic grey 53 vt
    #7
    mine does this 2 its sooooooooo anoying ive replaced the belt still does it could it be overtightened?
  8. Newbie Joined: Feb 2010 sussex Posts: 24 1997 vts blue
    #8
    do u loosen the belt from underneath or can i do it from under the bonnet?