engine squeak

1. Bertyvtr Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 258 Icelandic Grey Saxo Vtr Mrk 2

   #1 6th March 2011, 16:50

   Afternoon all, i started up my vtr earlier and its got an annoying squeak coming from the engine bay it happened on idle but when i rev it, it seem to follow the revs getting louder and faster any ideas what it could be ? seems to be coming more from the passenger side tbh
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 6th March 2011, 19:36

   Are you sure its coming from the pasenger area?because i`m thinking the only things rotating is the engine and the noise is coming from the drivebelt.
   
   
   Steve.
3. Trobez L-plater Joined: Jun 2009 Ashford (Kent) Posts: 67 MK2 Mango Furio 1.4 MK4 Fiesta 1.3

   #3 7th March 2011, 01:20

   on idle turn on your lights and heated rear screen, if its gets louder, could be your alternator bearing
4. Bertyvtr Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 258 Icelandic Grey Saxo Vtr Mrk 2

   #4 10th March 2011, 21:25

   something that might help the diagnosis when i put the clutch down the squeaking goes away.
   thanks bert
5. Bertyvtr Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 258 Icelandic Grey Saxo Vtr Mrk 2

   #5 11th March 2011, 19:05

   any ideas anyone ?
6. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #6 11th March 2011, 21:07

   Clutch release bearing...
7. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #7 11th March 2011, 21:11

   Before you do anything, look at your Alternator Belt.
   
   Can't believe no one has said that lol.
8. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #8 11th March 2011, 21:20

   Think Steve was on those lines with "drivebelt" ... If it goes with the clutch pressed in though it will be the release bearing without question. Probably got 100 miles left once it squeaks ... metal on metal
9. Bertyvtr Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 258 Icelandic Grey Saxo Vtr Mrk 2

   #9 11th March 2011, 23:51

   And what would happen after that 100miles if I leave it ?
10. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

    #10 12th March 2011, 01:14

    The clutch will press down and not release. It may not be as bad as I am making out. Does it smell like burning under the bonnet? Is it a loud squeak or only just noticeable? All depends on the make of the clutch kit that is in at the moment and how it gets treated. Probably best get it looked at though rather than leave it to break while you least want it to.
11. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

    #11 12th March 2011, 10:57

    When my bareing went I drove about without a clutch haha I left it in 3rd and that was it... But, don't do that you'll fuck it up more... Anyway if it's that bad it won't go when the clutch is pushed in...
    
    I say Alternator belt...
12. danny-boi Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2010 worcester Posts: 471 saxo furio

    #12 12th March 2011, 15:36

    yeah deffo thrust bearing when clutch dipped in. happened on my clio. might as well get the whole clutch changed. as you might aswell change so when you fit bearing you clutch doesnt go and have to change clutch plate