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Bluenose1878
I've been trying to locate a quiet squeel or a squeek from somewhere in the engine bay, i cant pinpoint where its coming from. I've recently had the cambelt changed so i don't think its that, i've had the power steering belt tightened so i dont think its that either. Can anyone shed some light on what else it could be? Thanks...
Tony9r
QUOTE(Bluenose1878 @ Apr 8 2007, 11:08 AM) [snapback]428505[/snapback]
I've been trying to locate a quiet squeel or a squeek from somewhere in the engine bay, i cant pinpoint where its coming from. I've recently had the cambelt changed so i don't think its that, i've had the power steering belt tightened so i dont think its that either. Can anyone shed some light on what else it could be? Thanks...


Alternator, power steering pump...?
P38Aaron
is it with the air con on or off?
sorted vti
yeah i get the same thing.
does urs stop when u stop moving?
Bluenose1878
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is it with the air con on or off?


Both.....

QUOTE(sorted vti @ Apr 9 2007, 11:45 AM) [snapback]428784[/snapback]
yeah i get the same thing.
does urs stop when u stop moving?

No, it still does it when parked up but not with the enginge off biggrin.gif
It does sond like its one of the belts or wheels squeeking (i'm clueless so i've no idea what does what, all i know is the wheels turn and the belts belts go round blush.gif ) but no idea which and none feels loose.
Biggz
mine had the same problem mate it was the air conditioning pump. a new 1 from lexus was £300.
hope this helps. unsure.gif
rig-pig
spray a small amount of WD40 on belts when its running if the noise goes away then its the belts m8
Steve_D
A little spray of WD40 right behind the pulley of the water pump every so often sorts a little squeak on mines.
Rob
QUOTE(rig-pig @ Mar 7 2008, 05:23 PM) *
spray a small amount of WD40 on belts when its running if the noise goes away then its the belts m8



NEVER!!! the wd40 will destroy the belts over time, the only thing wd40 is good for is a quick temporary librication or clean as it actually removes lubricants if you want to lubricate something use a proper penetrating oil
rig-pig
wd-40 ok to use as a quick check to see if noise go's away not a fix
ToyotaGT
Its going to be a worn idler bearing if it wasnt changed, or the belts as suggested.
James
ColinBarber
QUOTE(rig-pig @ Mar 29 2008, 03:20 PM) *
wd-40 ok to use as a quick check to see if noise go's away not a fix

just spray water on the belt, the noise will go or change if the belt is the cause.
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