Strange whining/squeaking noise

1. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

   #1 25th April 2010, 11:41

   Hi all,
   
   Ive got a 53 VTR with 48k on the clock, had it 6 month now. When i first got the car i got both the front driveshafts changed under warranty and began to notice a strange squeak/whine almost like a fan belt beginning to slip and it mainly comes when Im slowing down, IE the car in not under load. Anyways its become a almost constant thing now and its really annoying me !! I was worried that it might be the timing belt so i got that changed along with the tensioner and water pump, i was planning on it anyways as it hadn't been done according to the service book.
   I've had a scout about on here and am beginning to suspect the altenator belt ? Does this ring true to any of you ? Either that or maybe a dry joint ? I've checked and the boots are still in place.
   Any help will be great thanks.
   
   Philip
2. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

   #2 25th April 2010, 14:34

   Also i recently had a slight oil leak from the pressure valve, oil was dripping on to the lambada and burning off with the heat. I've changed the pressure valve and it cured it for a while but I've noticed its back agin, is there some kind of seal that goes with it ?
3. lyndon Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Bristol / Wakefield Posts: 2656 Ph2 172, MK1 VTR

   #3 25th April 2010, 14:43

   If driveshafts are already changed then it's probably wheel bearings, Had it myself, wheel bearings fixed it for a bit, then it came back worse and it was the drive shafts
4. CraigLovelock Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Soton - Hedge End Posts: 3143 TT 225, Charged Eunos

   #4 25th April 2010, 17:15

   I think i have the same.
   
   Does it only happen mainly when de-accelerating and does it like change pitch?
   
   No idea what it is
5. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

   #5 25th April 2010, 17:41

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by CraigLovelock I think i have the same. Does it only happen mainly when de-accelerating and does it like change pitch? No idea what it is

   Yeah thats the one, once under power it fades away.
6. CraigLovelock Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Soton - Hedge End Posts: 3143 TT 225, Charged Eunos

   #6 25th April 2010, 18:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Philly1983 Yeah thats the one, once under power it fades away.

   Spot on mate.
   
   Had some mechanic in my car and he said hes never heard a sound like it -.-
7. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

   #7 26th April 2010, 14:19

   Anyone have any ideas about the oil leak either ?
8. SxO13 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 west sussex Posts: 338 Nissan Micra 16V ,Vauxhall Corsa Citreon Saxo 1.1i

   #8 26th April 2010, 14:31

   i have this on my 1.1 as well and i have replaced the driver side drive sharfts but forgot to change the oil iv been told it could be low gear box oil too or alternator bearings
9. Dizzy Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Lincoln Posts: 530 A4 2.0 TFSI Sline

   #9 26th April 2010, 20:04

   I also have this and its getting on my tits. Its getting progressively worse so im going to change the driveshafts this week. i cant think of any other part it could be.
10. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

    #10 26th April 2010, 20:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dizzy I also have this and its getting on my tits. Its getting progressively worse so im going to change the driveshafts this week. i cant think of any other part it could be.

    Ive already had my drive shafts replaced :-( in fact thats when it started to happen
11. Jonn L-plater Joined: Apr 2009 Suffolk Posts: 67 Mk2 Vtr

    #11 26th April 2010, 20:50

    does it do the same when in/out of gear?
12. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

    #12 26th April 2010, 20:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jonn does it do the same when in/out of gear?

    Yeah but not when standing still, at idle or with rev's.
13. CraigLovelock Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Soton - Hedge End Posts: 3143 TT 225, Charged Eunos

    #13 26th April 2010, 21:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Philly1983 Yeah but not when standing still, at idle or with rev's.

    Agreed.
    
    Also normally starts / gets worse for me when i brake...
    
    :/
    
    Might try replacing the wheel bearings.
14. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

    #14 26th April 2010, 21:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CraigLovelock Agreed. Also normally starts / gets worse for me when i brake... :/ Might try replacing the wheel bearings.

    Same for me, once i speed up i generally cant hear, i must admit im suspecting the wheel bearings :-(
    How much do they cost, any idea ?
15. CraigLovelock Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Soton - Hedge End Posts: 3143 TT 225, Charged Eunos

    #15 26th April 2010, 21:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Philly1983 Same for me, once i speed up i generally cant hear, i must admit im suspecting the wheel bearings :-( How much do they cost, any idea ?

    Had a look on ebay and they seem about £30 - 40...
16. user_32900 North West Joined: Apr 2009 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 5733 PH2 Peugeot 106 "race" car - Currently in pieces

    #16 26th April 2010, 21:07

    It's the intermediate bearing... trust me. I had exactly the same problem, changed both driveshafts - nothing, changed intermediate bearing... fixed! i had a video of the noise somewhere, i'll try and upload it again and post a link.
17. user_32900 North West Joined: Apr 2009 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 5733 PH2 Peugeot 106 "race" car - Currently in pieces

    #17 26th April 2010, 21:14

    Heres a link to a video of the noise, it's pretty quiet but you can hear it: HERE
18. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

    #18 26th April 2010, 21:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Alanapone Heres a link to a video of the noise, it's pretty quiet but you can hear it: HERE

    Na thats not what mine sounds like
19. CraigLovelock Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Soton - Hedge End Posts: 3143 TT 225, Charged Eunos

    #19 26th April 2010, 21:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Philly1983 Na thats not what mine sounds like

    Mine sounds alot higher pitched :/
20. user_32900 North West Joined: Apr 2009 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 5733 PH2 Peugeot 106 "race" car - Currently in pieces

    #20 26th April 2010, 21:27

    could be the wheel bearing then mate... i'd go for that first.
21. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

    #21 26th April 2010, 21:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Alanapone could be the wheel bearing then mate... i'd go for that first.

    Aye think i will, how much do you think a garage will charge to do that ?
22. CraigLovelock Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Soton - Hedge End Posts: 3143 TT 225, Charged Eunos

    #22 26th April 2010, 21:30

    this thing?
    
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-SAXO-1...item483472803d
23. user_32900 North West Joined: Apr 2009 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 5733 PH2 Peugeot 106 "race" car - Currently in pieces

    #23 26th April 2010, 21:34

    Should be able to do it yourself with basic tools and a little help from the how-to section. I've said it before and i'll say it again... the £15 for a premium membership on here is WELL worth it. The info in the premium member help section has saved me a fortune!
24. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

    #24 26th April 2010, 21:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CraigLovelock this thing? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-SAXO-1...item483472803d

    http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ci...6e3a422af&WBRK
25. Boyes Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Sheffield Posts: 276 Peugeot 106 GTi, Clio 172

    #25 26th April 2010, 22:28

    The higher pitch wine between 2-3k I'm thinking diff... mine's doing same will top gearbox oil up tomorrow.
26. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

    #26 29th April 2010, 09:22

    Has anyone ever had their altenator belt slipping ?, my mate said it sounded like a fan belt slipping so wondered if it could be that.
27. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

    #27 5th May 2010, 14:59

    Well had the car in the garage today, wheel bearings are fine, suspension is fine, brakes are fine, everything is fine as they say......gets in the car drives off and out comes the squeek LOL
28. Boyes Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Sheffield Posts: 276 Peugeot 106 GTi, Clio 172

    #28 5th May 2010, 23:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Philly1983 Has anyone ever had their altenator belt slipping ?, my mate said it sounded like a fan belt slipping so wondered if it could be that.

    If it's fan belt, will be a high pitched loud squeal lights will dim (if they're on) on and quite often you will feel as though you've lost some power.
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBze9ScEk3g
    
    The squeal in the video above is the alternator belt.
29. Philly1983 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 230 53 Saxo VTR, 57 207

    #29 6th May 2010, 16:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Boyes If it's fan belt, will be a high pitched loud squeal lights will dim (if they're on) on and quite often you will feel as though you've lost some power. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBze9ScEk3g The squeal in the video above is the alternator belt.

    Na its not like that, similar but not as high pitched or as loud, god knows what it is
30. CraigLovelock Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2009 Soton - Hedge End Posts: 3143 TT 225, Charged Eunos

    #30 6th May 2010, 17:38

    Im getting my gearbox oil topped up etc on sat so will let ya know how that goes
31. geoffgti88 Regular Poster Joined: May 2010 Shitty Redditch! Posts: 445 MK1 VTR Silver, 205 GTI track car, 306 S16

    #31 6th May 2010, 18:39

    Id say its the intermidiate bearing tbh, had it happen on a 205 before, best way to check is give it a good coating of spray grease and drive ur car it should go then only 4 couple of miles then the sound will re appear.
    Reson its noisy now is cus roadsalt over winter gets into the bearing and drys it out
32. Hazmanscoop Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS

    #32 18th October 2012, 22:22

    Sorry to drag up this thread again.
    
    But my GOD so glad I found it!!! Mines making this noise and I need it fixed. Saved me a lot of hassle