Saxo VTS squeaking + other noise

1. mjdyson Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5

   #1 26th December 2010, 16:20

   Happy holidays everyone..
   
   Over this recent cold (in the UK), my Saxo VTS has developed a horrible noise when starting from cold. Once it's warmed up, the noise isnt completely gone, but is less prominent.
   
   Here's a video with the noises.. starting from cold this afternoon. Outside temperature has been about -5degC today. The first squeak I believe to be the fan belt (replaced a few weeks ago), then the second, louder noise seems to come from under the cover.
   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loMDIDKoOSI
   
   Bit of background.
   
   Car done 60k miles, cam belt done at 50K (18 months ago). Recent (within a month) plugs, filters, oil change, fan belt changed too.
   
   
   Anyone ever had this problem before, or know what it could be?
   
   Cheers for and advice
2. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

   #2 26th December 2010, 16:48

   sound like a bearing like on the tentioner
3. mjdyson Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5

   #3 26th December 2010, 16:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by GRAHAM2000VTR sound like a bearing like on the tentioner

   Thanks G. The mechanic mentioned there was a problem with one of the fan belt tensioners being stuck.
4. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #4 26th December 2010, 17:00

   What sort of condition is the crank pulley in? They have a rubber centre which fails causing the whole pulley to wobble.
5. mjdyson Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5

   #5 26th December 2010, 17:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeumH What sort of condition is the crank pulley in? They have a rubber centre which fails causing the whole pulley to wobble.

   Thanks LeeumH.. something else to check out with I get it on the ramp tomorrow. Is the crank pulley expensive to replace?
6. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

   #6 26th December 2010, 17:10

   yeah could be damper pulley think there normally bout 70-100 pound i think new
   also if one of the fan belt tensioner one tight replace that anyway as there on bout 20-30 if that
7. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #7 26th December 2010, 20:40

   As above also check the water pump & alternator bearings too.
   
   Steve.
8. mjdyson Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 5

   #8 27th December 2010, 12:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeumH What sort of condition is the crank pulley in? They have a rubber centre which fails causing the whole pulley to wobble.

   Cheers for the advice mate. Had it up on a ramp today and found the problem part.. crank pulley it is. Hopefully can get one before my 250 mile adventure on Thursday!