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hi guys when i start the auto in the morning and put in drive or reverse im gettin a terrible squeaking noise, i thought it was belts so i gave a little spray but its still happening, it stops after a while with a bit of a spin but im sure the neighbours dont want to hear it every morn for the winter at 7, has anyone had this prob or any ideas for me, thanks in advance

Certainly sounds like fan belt

thats what i thought it was but i only got belt changed it about 200 miles ago could it be a pulley on way out do you think or how could i check ????, thanks billy

There may be nothing wrong with your new belt only that it has come loose. If you can wiggle the belt more than 1cm up or down, it's loose. If you have a Haynes manual, it will explain how to tighten it up. It's a 5-minute job.

Hope it helps,

Billy

thats great il get out the manual and have a look thanks again ill keep you posted

Could the noise be the drive bands in the auto box ?

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Throw some water on the Fan Belt while it's screeching.
If the noise stops, or changes, then you can be pretty sure it's the Belt.
If so, tighten it slightly and the screeching should stop.

could also be the bearing in the water pump... it stops after a while because the thing heats up with the engine water. you can use a hose held to your ear to try and pin-point the source of the sound.

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it was the belt alrite so tightened it and its all good now thanks for all the help people especially billy cheers again

Tommy,

Delighted you got sorted so easily. Just be sure you don't overtighten the tension on the belt as it will put stress on the water pump bearing as Keith mentioned above. Make sure there's up to 1cm play in the belt.

Billy

ill check that now cheers again to everyone for help

Very impressed Billy , the trainning is working

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