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Horrible squeaking on ignition
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:41 am
by Garry
Have you checked the tension on the alternator/power steering belts? That'd be where I'd start first.
Horrible squeaking on ignition
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:27 am
by RawSouth
It could also possibly be your thrust bearing...
Horrible squeaking on ignition
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:11 pm
by Steampunk
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
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:46 am
by Garry
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.
Horrible squeaking on ignition
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 7:01 pm
by matt9111
x2 on thrust bearing
Horrible squeaking on ignition
Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:24 am
by Locutus
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.