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Horrible squeaking on ignition

Postby Garry » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:41 am

Have you checked the tension on the alternator/power steering belts? That'd be where I'd start first.
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Horrible squeaking on ignition

Postby RawSouth » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:27 am

It could also possibly be your thrust bearing...
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Horrible squeaking on ignition

Postby Steampunk » Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:11 pm

Garry wrote:Have you checked the tension on the alternator/power steering belts? That'd be where I'd start first.


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Horrible squeaking on ignition

Postby Garry » Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:46 am

My money is on the alternator belt. You just need to loosen the locking bolt, turn the adjusting bolt a few turns to put a bit more tension on the belt and then retighten the locking bolt. Should take all of about 5 minutes. From memory you'll only need a 12mm spanner to do it and no need to get under the car. If it is the belt the longer you leave it the worse it gets as it will eventually polish the belt and it wont be able to transmit the power. The only way to fix it then is to replace the belt which is a lot more complex than tightening it up.
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Horrible squeaking on ignition

Postby matt9111 » Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:01 pm

x2 on thrust bearing
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Horrible squeaking on ignition

Postby Locutus » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:24 am

solo22 wrote:the alternator was kicking in about 5 seconds after ignition to recharge battery

that doesn't sound right... i'm guessing you had the A/C on? there's a delay on the A/C after ignition.
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