engine squeel

1. user_43178 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sudbury, Suffolk Posts: 214 Silver 52 plate furio

   #1 17th May 2010, 14:27

   holas,
   
   When my engine is cold it squeels. I thought it was the alternator belt or bearings but it seems like its coming from the gearbox region.. to me it does really sound like a belt, though im no expert haha =]. Has any1 got any clues on what it could be?
   
   cheers.
2. user_28436 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Shropshire Posts: 1786

   #2 17th May 2010, 14:54

   If the noise goes away when you press the clutch in it will be the release bearing.
3. Pug106-GTI Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Kent Posts: 755

   #3 17th May 2010, 14:55

   i had the same problem on my old vts it used to make a funny squeel/whining noise like a supercharger lol
   
   i was told it may have been the cam belt to tight?? as it done it without the alternator belt on too
4. user_43178 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sudbury, Suffolk Posts: 214 Silver 52 plate furio

   #4 17th May 2010, 15:11

   cant say ive payed much attention to whether it goes with the clutch being used, i will give it a try, thanks =]
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Pug106-GTI i had the same problem on my old vts it used to make a funny squeel/whining noise like a supercharger lol i was told it may have been the cam belt to tight?? as it done it without the alternator belt on too

   yeh sounds similar, ive had a cambelt change since though and its still there so id guess it wouldnt be that?
5. user_43178 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sudbury, Suffolk Posts: 214 Silver 52 plate furio

   #5 19th May 2010, 03:03

   had a play and yeh it stops when i press the clutch, is the release bearing the only possibility then? and are they cheap to replace? thanks.
6. bluenotesmiley Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS

   #6 19th May 2010, 03:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Odsy had a play and yeh it stops when i press the clutch, is the release bearing the only possibility then? and are they cheap to replace? thanks.

   If you do the work yourself yeah it would be reasonable.
7. WhiteyVTR Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 SouthSouth Coast, West Sussex Posts: 410 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR '52' Black

   #7 19th May 2010, 12:06

   Buy fast road clutch
8. user_43178 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sudbury, Suffolk Posts: 214 Silver 52 plate furio

   #8 19th May 2010, 13:14

   got other things to spend my pennies on 1st ;]
9. user_28436 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Shropshire Posts: 1786

   #9 19th May 2010, 13:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Odsy got other things to spend my pennies on 1st ;]

   Lmao you wont be saying that when your clutch goes and you have no pennies left to replace it
10. user_43178 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sudbury, Suffolk Posts: 214 Silver 52 plate furio

    #10 19th May 2010, 17:19

    no i meant getting a whole new clutch... not replacing the bearing ;]
11. WhiteyVTR Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 SouthSouth Coast, West Sussex Posts: 410 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR '52' Black

    #11 19th May 2010, 23:45

    Get fast road kit for a few extra pennies may as well upgrade!
12. user_28436 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Shropshire Posts: 1786

    #12 20th May 2010, 01:21

    Tbh your best of getting a fitting a whole clutch kit whilst your at it mate. But thats just my opinion
13. user_43178 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Sudbury, Suffolk Posts: 214 Silver 52 plate furio

    #13 20th May 2010, 02:04

    mmm i'll keep it all in mind guys, ty =]