Annoying alternator belt squeak, any ideas?

Lee1972 · 28-05-2008, 04:45 AM

Ive got an annoying squeak when the engines running which I was told I needed my alternater belt replacing and that'll cure it.

I replaced one belt then after about a month the squeak came back so I replaced it again and low and behold the squeak is back!

Anyone got any ideas as what it might be thats causing it to squeak?

Cheers

Lee

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Daveysaff · 28-05-2008, 05:54 AM

belt too tight?

ossie cossie · 28-05-2008, 06:01 AM

Dont know if it will help but i had a simmilar problem with mine and i found the powersteering pump bolts were loose i tightened them up (after changing the belt) and it went away. try that.

Lee1972 · 28-05-2008, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveysaff

belt too tight?

Wouldnt that squeak from when it was put on though? And the chances of 2 new belts being put on too tight by 2 different Ford mechanics...? Im not sure although im no expert?

Lee1972 · 28-05-2008, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ossie cossie

Dont know if it will help but i had a simmilar problem with mine and i found the powersteering pump bolts were loose i tightened them up (after changing the belt) and it went away. try that.

Cheers, its going for a service next week, i'll mention it.

TiB · 28-05-2008, 08:21 AM

I'd say the hole in the alternater mounting block is ovaling causing the alternater to sit slightly twisted.

tabetha · 28-05-2008, 10:09 AM

Try some TALCUM powder on the belt, see if it helps.
tabetha

Lee1972 · 28-05-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabetha

Try some TALCUM powder on the belt, see if it helps.
tabetha

Did try grease and that worked until it worn off, didnt cure the problem

Lee1972 · 28-05-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiB

I'd say the hole in the alternater mounting block is ovaling causing the alternater to sit slightly twisted.

So to someone that knows (not me!) the alternater will look out of position then?

Kelv · 28-05-2008, 05:07 PM

id say its not aligned properly, the grease will work temporarily, as will replacing the belt.

just check everything that it revolves around to ensure everything is tight, it would only need one bolt to be the slightest bit loose and something wont sit quite so square to what it should be.

i definatly wouldnt say the belt is to tight as its on a sprung loaded tensioner.

GUZZLER · 28-05-2008, 10:26 PM

as Kelv said the belt is not tightened manually, it has an auto tensioner, sometimes the auto tensioner gets weak & lets the belt get a bit slack thus causing noise.

Lee1972 · 29-05-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GUZZLER

as Kelv said the belt is not tightened manually, it has an auto tensioner, sometimes the auto tensioner gets weak & lets the belt get a bit slack thus causing noise.

That maybe the problem then, i'm off down to Fords later today don't suppose youve got the FINIS code for the part i'd need?

Would be very grateful

Lee

dojj · 29-05-2008, 09:14 AM

it could also be that the belt that was originally causing the squeek has left some residue on the pulleys which has now transfered itself onto the new belt

this should be fairly easily visable theough and it was much more prevalent on the V belts than the serpentine ones which i think you would be refering to if it's an auto tensioner

Chuffter · 30-11-2009, 08:01 PM

Did you find the solution? I've got the same problem however it only starts to squeak after the car has warmed up?

Lee1972 · 09-12-2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuffter

Did you find the solution? I've got the same problem however it only starts to squeak after the car has warmed up?

Nah never found the problem, did get one of the pulleys (cant remember which one though) but couldnt find anyone to do the job would you believe! Changed the belt a couple of times then sold it...

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ossie cossie Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 861 Rep Power: 7	Dont know if it will help but i had a simmilar problem with mine and i found the powersteering pump bolts were loose i tightened them up (after changing the belt) and it went away. try that. __________________

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Kelv Almost there! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Gatwick (ish) Posts: 7,430 Rep Power: 16	id say its not aligned properly, the grease will work temporarily, as will replacing the belt. just check everything that it revolves around to ensure everything is tight, it would only need one bolt to be the slightest bit loose and something wont sit quite so square to what it should be. i definatly wouldnt say the belt is to tight as its on a sprung loaded tensioner. __________________ EscortRSCosworth.com

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