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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: madsb on 21 January 2013, 18:54

Title: Screechy belt?
Post by: madsb on 21 January 2013, 18:54

One of the belts in my car's engine makes a loud screeching noise sometimes when starting the car. I believe its the one kind of next to the air intake box. Is that the one charging the battery? Any tips or howtos for tightening it?

cheers

Title: Re: Screechy belt?
Post by: itavaltalainen on 21 January 2013, 19:09

just get it changed..... both together cost <20£......
if you get a haynes then you're at 30£.... and you need an adjustable spanner for 5£


tightening will help only for about 2 days and you'd still need the spanner.

Title: Re: Screechy belt?
Post by: madsb on 21 January 2013, 20:10

just bought the car, but pretty sure the belt has just been changed..

Title: Re: Screechy belt?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 21 January 2013, 20:34

Were both changed,  if so check the tension.  Theres a toothed bolt to do this under the power steering pump.