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Offline owls88

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Squealing
« on: 09 May 2007, 13:07 »
my mk2 squealing, ive changed the belt on the alternator n tightened it up but its still happening , is it something to do wih the water pump ? im new to engines
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: Squealing
« Reply #1 on: 09 May 2007, 13:38 »
mine squelsed like a turbo/supercharger..found out the cam belt tensioner was far too tight. sdee how slack your cambelt is...
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Offline Mr Blue

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Re: Squealing
« Reply #2 on: 09 May 2007, 15:45 »

I just spray some wd40 near the pulleys and it runs quieter. dont spray it on the belts
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Offline owls88

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Re: Squealing
« Reply #3 on: 09 May 2007, 15:46 »
its not mega tight it seems just right , the old one was slack as , is it the belt thou cus im not certain its tht, ive been told to replace the water pump i think  :undecided:
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Offline T_J_G

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Re: Squealing
« Reply #4 on: 09 May 2007, 16:34 »
Quote from: owls88 on 09 May 2007, 15:46
its not mega tight it seems just right , the old one was slack as , is it the belt thou cus im not certain its tht, ive been told to replace the water pump i think  :undecided:

what about teh cam belt?is that really tight? if you do blue's suggestion atleast you can figure out where it's coming from. :smiley:
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