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Squealing car

  • 03-04-2010 11:18am
    #1
    loopyloulilly
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I have a Vauxhall corsa 2000 1.7 diesel. It's running really well. But one thing is really annoying me the fan belt i brought it to my local garage to tighten the belt. Yeah it worked with with no probs for a week. Had to bring it back tighten it again. And now I have to bring it back again, to the same garage is it just me or is this garage a bunch of cowboys??

    Would they have not of fixed it then and there instead i have to waste my time, keep bringing it back.. :mad:


    Help!!


Comments

  • #2
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Depending on which belt it is, it could also be that the unit it drives (alternator, servo pump, water pump) is on its way out and starting to seize up.


  • #3
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,340 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    You could fix it yourself with a few turns of a spanner, it's very easy but the new belt shouldn't be squeaking, are you sure they put a new one in?


  • #4
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    If a belt has started squealing then its worn, tightening it is only a very temporary fix and will actually accelerate its wear. They are only about €10 to buy new!:rolleyes:

    The garage should also be checking for any issues with the pullies etc instead of just tightening it..


  • #5
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    Pour some talcum powder or baby powder on it to stop it squeaking. It wont fix your problem but it will shut it up for now. Get it checked ASAP ;)


  • #6
    mondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,676 ✭✭✭mondeo


    If the belt was brand new, it will stretch abit and if the garage did not allow for this by tightening it up abit extra in the first place it will slip again and need re adjusting. Had this problem alot with new belts.... Nothing major just keep tightening it up until it stops completely.


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  • #7
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,660 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    You can also get anti squeel spray for belts, my mate used it on his Altezza and it worked a charm.


  • #8
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,525 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    Pour some talcum powder or baby powder on it to stop it squeaking. It wont fix your problem but it will shut it up for now. Get it checked ASAP ;)
    Note to self: ...... :eek: :D

    Not your ornery onager



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