Fan belt squeaking

[stezo2k]

Hi guys, whenever i start my car from cold i'm getting quite a squeak from the fan belt, wd40 helped but it hasnt fixed the problem, can they be adjusted?

If i need a new one can anybody advise me where to get one on the net? thanks
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Vaper Genie

 

[stezo2k]

i'm glad somebody replied i was just about to bump the thread, looks like i need a new fan belt

tbh for me its when i havent started the engine for about 12 hours or so, doesnt matter whether its in gear or not. it does go away after 5 minutes but its embaressing when my neighbours walk by in the morning

anybody know where i can order a new fanbelt online? thanks
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Wanna_Play_Hot

 

[g1]

aha! i have the same issue, have you got yours replaced and how much did it cost? what are the consequences of not getting it replaced as im skint...

 

[tkjeeves]

i thinking you mean the auxilery belt not a fan belt, as all cars use an electric fan now. From what i recall i got mine replaced when i had my timing belt change and i remember it was £15-20.

You seeing any cracks or any sort of wear and tear on yours?

 

[g1]

no im not, booked it in a garage for tommorow - charging 25 quid

 

[kriso]

If you're talking about the aux belt, it could be the tensioner. £60 parts and 5-10 mins to replace if it is.

 

[s10mph]

The aux. belt or V belt as VAG say will squeak after a few years, they will have a glazed look on the inside off the belt due to slipping and the only cure is to change it. Easy to change yourself for about a tenner. Sometimes the tensioner will need changing as well. The timing belt is called a Toothed belt by VAG.

 

[s10mph]

I had mine replaced a little while back under warranty. That solved the problem for about 10 months. But now its doing it again. Really bad when the engine is cold. I was going to try a bit of WD40 the weekend but sounds like that didn't work. Any other ideas are welcome

The only cure is to change the belt and to be sure change the tensioner as well.

 

[stezo2k]

yeah changing the fanbelt and tensioner fixed my problem, sounds much nicer now
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Xr600r

 

[tkjeeves]

WD40 is not a good idea IMO as from as far as i know, the WD40 will gradually degrade the rubber on the belt over time making this worse.

 

[olliep]

yeah changing the fanbelt and tensioner fixed my problem, sounds much nicer now

hello mate can you describe the noise and its habits. i'm trying to diagnose a strange sound from my car. kindof intermittent warbelling sound. like a cute fuzzy extra terrestrial animal would make.

 

[stezo2k]

all i can describe is a squeaking sound which sounds more mecanical than like an animal, i could hear it louder than the enginge. i only got it when i started my car from cold, after 10 minutes it was fine. if you upload a sound i can tell you if it sounds like it
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Ford maverick specifications

 

[olliep]

may be not that then. its doing it warm aswell. seems to happen more after braking... hmm?