high pitched noise

1. ssaaxxoo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 saxo 1.1 desire

   #1 23rd May 2010, 16:50

   i've always had a faint squealing noise, but recently its become loud, and noticeable to passers by. which is mildly embarrassing having people turn and look at you. i've had my fanbelt changed recently and it isn't loose, what the hell is this noise i'm hearing!
2. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #2 23rd May 2010, 17:02

   The alternator belt could be too tight causing the bearings in the alternator to make a noise. According to haynes manual, when pussing down firmly down with your thumb on the belt, it should move about 5mm. If its rock solid, it needs slackening off.
3. ssaaxxoo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 saxo 1.1 desire

   #3 23rd May 2010, 17:46

   okay, i tried pushing it down and it feels pretty tight, moves a bit though...
4. Killeybh Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 dy14 8rt shropshire Posts: 580 1.1 desire

   #4 23rd May 2010, 17:56

   ye i had same thing, alternator belt, adjust it and alls good.
5. ssaaxxoo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 saxo 1.1 desire

   #5 23rd May 2010, 18:00

   i had few mates have a quick look and they reckon its okay! :s idling and reving when still it doesnt make the noise, its when i drive it, any ideas
6. user_37187 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2009 Stranraer Posts: 3437 bodied VTR

   #6 23rd May 2010, 18:08

   gearbox or cv joint kinda problem?
7. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #7 23rd May 2010, 18:10

   If it whines as you rev it, the cambelt could be too tight but you said it only does it when moving.
   
   Could be gearbox but i'm certainly no expert, just throwing ideas at you really.
8. ssaaxxoo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 saxo 1.1 desire

   #8 23rd May 2010, 18:11

   high pitched noise mainly when accelerating, but still there slightly when maintaining a speed..??
9. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #9 23rd May 2010, 18:20

   Defo sounds gearbox related. A lot of saxos/106s have slightly whining gearboxes (mine does slightly)
10. ssaaxxoo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 saxo 1.1 desire

    #10 23rd May 2010, 18:26

    right, now is this expensive then? i'm hoping not!!!!
11. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

    #11 23rd May 2010, 18:32

    You can pick up a gearbox for like £70 from a scrap yard, but get it investigated by a mechanic, it may be something simple!
12. ssaaxxoo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 120 saxo 1.1 desire

    #12 23rd May 2010, 18:44

    i'll get it looked at tomorrow and see, cheers for the help