Lots of annoying niggles

1. pingu333 Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 28

   #1 13th January 2012, 12:06

   Heya guys! My vtr has a few problems,was wanderin if u fine petrolheads can help! Firstly I just had the cat and middlebox replacd and now The backbox knocks against the rear left of the car,i think theyve droppd the exaughst by a bit and to make it fit theyve added a rubber thing on the u fixing for the backbox,any ideas to help?
   One of the belts,its comin frm near the frnt right wheel,is skweeking on low revs n wen its cold!and theres an unconfirmd rumbling underndith accordin 2 my missus bt iv not had chance 2 check yet!any ideas would help?
2. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #2 13th January 2012, 12:25

   Backbox, simply loosen the bolts where it joins the centre pipe.. and Twist/play about untill happy with how it's sat..
   
   Squeaking will most likely going to be alternator belt.. Easy to tighten though.

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3. pingu333 Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 28

   #3 13th January 2012, 12:49

   Yeah I thought itd b the altinator belt,too small 2 b the fanbelt n I knw the timing belt doesnt skweek! Ill hav a play with the backbox,tbh im temptd 2 replace it anyway for something only slightly louder! Not had chance 2 confirm the other rumble,ill try it wen I get bak frm wrk
4. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #4 13th January 2012, 12:50

   These don't have fan belts, so it's either the cambelt or the alt belt! Ovs the alt belt

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5. pingu333 Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 28

   #5 17th January 2012, 11:05

   Ok so ive hammered my backbox n sortd that,iv changd the pads so it actually stops nw,had the altinator belt replaced bt theres still a skweaking coming frm near the front right tyre,any suggestions?
6. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #6 17th January 2012, 11:11

   if the tyres squeak, drive slower
7. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

   #7 17th January 2012, 12:48

   Could be the alternator pulley
8. bassmaster23 L-plater Joined: Apr 2011 Southend, Essex Posts: 37 Mk2 Saxo VTR black

   #8 17th January 2012, 12:51

   Rumbling could be wheel bearing, does it sqweak when its sat idling or when driving
9. pingu333 Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 28

   #9 17th January 2012, 13:00

   Its not the tyres.it squeaks while idling and thru first n a bit of 2nd,its reli odd,im not 2 worried bt it is annoying!
10. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

    #10 17th January 2012, 13:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by pingu333 Its not the tyres.it squeaks while idling and thru first n a bit of 2nd,its reli odd,im not 2 worried bt it is annoying!

    The pulley on the alternator can squeak.
    
    Unplug the alternator and see if it does it then.
    
    The car will be ok for a few minutes without the alternator charging the battery
11. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

    #11 17th January 2012, 13:20

    The engine's still going to turn the pulley and belt though.. So Would have to take the belt off.
    
    Just check the tension, and tighten/loosen.
12. user_46658 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS

    #12 17th January 2012, 13:24

    Just check the alternator lower pulley, three bolts and its off, see if the rubber in the centre is loose, if so its replacement time.
13. pingu333 Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 28

    #13 17th January 2012, 13:48

    Cheers guys,ill bust out the haynes manul n spanners wen I get chance,how hard is it 2 get at?