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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: vw_golf_nutter on 22 December 2012, 16:00

Title: squealy belt
Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 22 December 2012, 16:00

hi all,
probably a very simple stupid question to all of you but one of my belts keeps squealing when its wet. its so annoying, is this just something that happens or does something need adjusting?
thanks.
ps. its a mk3 cabrio 2.0

Title: Re: squealy belt
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 22 December 2012, 16:05

Is the undercarriage splash guard which protects the belts from getting wet missing from your car. How do your belts look? Dry and cracked or frayed - or fine?

Title: Re: squealy belt
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 22 December 2012, 16:10

Slight tightening would help. Also clean the pulley running surfaces  :wink:

Title: Re: squealy belt
Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 22 December 2012, 16:17

didnt know it had a splash guard, will have a look. all the belts were replaced about 3/4 months ago.

Title: Re: squealy belt
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 22 December 2012, 16:22

If its not there then here you are:

http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/vwparts4sale/the-24146/Engine-Splash-Shield-Guard/Detail

Title: Re: squealy belt
Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 22 December 2012, 17:59

thanks, will have a look tomorrow. how do i clean the pulleys? do i have to take the belts off?

Title: Re: squealy belt
Post by: tweed on 22 December 2012, 18:25

It will be power steering pump belt.

Title: Re: squealy belt
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 22 December 2012, 18:42

The belt has probably stretched a bit seeing as it's not that old making it loose. Adjust it up and it should be better although they do have a tendency to slip quite easily when water goes anywhere near them.
The splashguards are ok but not the ultimate answer.  The 16v and TDI full under engine trays work more effectively.