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Fan belt noise

  • 26-07-2014 10:44am
    #1
    Specialun
    Registered Users Posts: 3,068 ✭✭✭


    Ok so i was out in the brutal storm/downpour other day..obviously as it was so bad i couldnt see tne dept of the water on tne road

    Ended up driving through a flood and now fan belt is making a whizzing noise

    Mechanic said to jst spray wd40 on it..drive it and it should fookoff

    Is this the case...any other ideas on how to stop it..so annoying it is..no lights on dashboard

    Car is a diesel golf


Comments

  • #2
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,964 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    Wouldnt use wd40 myself... usually a drive would do it if its in good shape

    But if you need use brake cleaner - not wd40


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It should go away by itself. WD40 is a water displacer so should work, don't overuse.


  • #4
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    WD40 + rubber = bad idea.

    Just drive it till it goes away, the heat from the engine will sort it.


  • #5
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    You sure its the belt?
    Could be flood debris rubbing or possibly the water damaged a bearing in the alternator?
    Check there is nothing rubbing first before spraying wd40 on your belt.


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