Squeeking when cold and lots of electricals switched on

1. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #1 14th November 2015, 10:18

   Got a squeaking that only noticeable when car is cold for the 1st few minutes especially with damp atmosphere then disappears after a few minutes, much worse when under electrical load. I'm guessing alternator belt, the pulleys belts and waterpump all done last year.
   Is it just a case of two small bolts undone slightly or do i remove them completely before adjusting the big bolt on the bottom anti clockwise?
   02 VTR
2. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #2 14th November 2015, 14:02

   is it a bad squeak or just a light one. Belts tend to whistle a little in damp weather like you mentioned. Worse under electrical may indicate a weak battery.
3. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #3 14th November 2015, 14:55

   Most likely the alternator pulley especially if it's the standard one,it has a rubber element and when wears out starts to make noises.
4. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #4 15th November 2015, 19:44

   Was alternator belt, I bought some anti slip spray and it cured it completly so just need to tighten belt ( never been done before ) but replaced 1 year ago also I've never done it before and don't want to do it too tight so might get my mechanic to do it :-s
5. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #5 15th November 2015, 21:13

   It's dead easy to do yourself to be honest, ten minute job
   
   
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6. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #6 15th November 2015, 21:52

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   Originally Posted by Gandi699 It's dead easy to do yourself to be honest, ten minute job Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

   would like to but how do I know how tight to do it .... half a turn? is it just a case of removing the 2 screws then adjusting the big one? sorry bit clueless
   
   PS love the 205 wheels - I would put mine on but not lowered so worried would look a bit tractorish..... how low are you?
7. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #7 15th November 2015, 22:37

   Just do it so it doesn't squeak or squeal but not so tight it whines. There is an adjuster bolt below the alternator itself on a little bracket, as you aren't changing the belt no need to remove anything just tighten it up a little bit. May help to just slacken the mounting bolts a smudge though but you shouldn't usually have to if it's only minor adjustment.
   The 205s are gone now but the back on mine is around 60mm ish
   
   
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8. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #8 15th November 2015, 22:58

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   Originally Posted by Gandi699 Just do it so it doesn't squeak or squeal but not so tight it whines. There is an adjuster bolt below the alternator itself on a little bracket, as you aren't changing the belt no need to remove anything just tighten it up a little bit. May help to just slacken the mounting bolts a smudge though but you shouldn't usually have to if it's only minor adjustment. The 205s are gone now but the back on mine is around 60mm ish Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

   thanks ..... looked the dogs danglies on 205s
9. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #9 16th November 2015, 09:45

   Adjusting the tension on the VTR is even easier as the whole set up is designed better in my opinion,once you have loosened the two alternator bolts just tighten the bolt that acts as a tensioner until under thumb pressure there is approximately 5.0mm of free movement at the mid-point between the pulleys,on the longest belt run.
   
   Rotate the crankshaft trough two complete turns (clockwise of course) then recheck tension.
10. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

    #10 17th November 2015, 21:08

    I was wrong about it making a difference having lots of electricals on, it is slightly better since i used the spray on the belt but for example at low revs you put your foot down slightly at it still makes the chirping slipping noise.
    After 10 15 mins is fine.
    Also checked battery a healthy 12.1 with no engine on
    I was onboard with what you said Veriron until the crank it over by hand a couple of times bit ....
11. GoManGo L-plater Joined: Aug 2015 Kent Posts: 49 Saxo 1.1i Forte 2000

    #11 18th November 2015, 19:58

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12. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

    #12 24th November 2015, 22:33

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    Originally Posted by GoManGo Check the tensioner on the bottom left of the Alternator is not buggered, We just had the same after a belt change, couldnt seem to tighten the tensioner, stripped it down to fint the bolt was in two sections and doing absolutly jack..new nolt M6 60mm fitted and all is perfect..

    you were spot on there except for one thing there wasn't even a bolt there ! so no wonder I was a bit confused as its my 1st time trying to adjust it.
    Mechanic found one tightened it up and its much better still the slight chirp when cold but much better than it was.
13. GoManGo L-plater Joined: Aug 2015 Kent Posts: 49 Saxo 1.1i Forte 2000

    #13 26th November 2015, 21:29

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14. user_98505 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 269 106 Rallye

    #14 27th November 2015, 10:25

    WD is surely going to lubricate the pulley and make the belt slip more?
    
    I'd fire another new belt on it for the whole £4 they cost from ECP and 10 minutes they take to change (For a novice)
15. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #15 27th November 2015, 17:54

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    Originally Posted by GoManGo Pleased I could help.. Try a little WD40 on one of the pully wheels and see if that stops it, I would try the alternator pully first, then the belt itself, with all your touching it with dirty hands the WD40 will act as a cleaner.. Not too much mate just a little squirt, while its running..

    WD40 dries out quite quickly,either the belt is slipping or it needs changing.or the alternator bearings are faulty.
16. GoManGo L-plater Joined: Aug 2015 Kent Posts: 49 Saxo 1.1i Forte 2000

    #16 29th November 2015, 19:01

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17. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #17 29th November 2015, 19:44

    No need for the sarcastic reply,christ you've only been on here 5mins.Pull you're head in,end of.
18. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #18 30th November 2015, 09:11

    What happens if they guy doesnt have a tin of WD40? Its not free either lol

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