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Offline madsb

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Screechy belt?
« 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?

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Offline itavaltalainen

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Re: Screechy belt?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Screechy belt?
« Reply #2 on: 21 January 2013, 20:10 »
just bought the car, but pretty sure the belt has just been changed..
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Offline thai-wronghorse

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Re: Screechy belt?
« Reply #3 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.
« Last Edit: 21 January 2013, 20:36 by thai-wronghorse »
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