possible fan belt?
12 June 2006, 11:26 AM
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possible fan belt?
i was fitting some new front door speakers yesterday, on my driveway, and after fitting them thought id go for a mooch around and see what they were like sound wise while driving. speakers wer great but setting of a few times from first (traffics lights etc) reaching 2000-2500rpm there was a screaching sound. it sounded like my fan belt, and only did it a few times. it stopped eventually and then i went down to cleethorpes and it didnt do it once.
does anyone think it is my fanbelt or maybe moisture from the air on a hot day 28c i think!!
if it is are they expensive to buy and how much fitting be. il drive her around some more to see what happens today.
any help from people would be appreciated... andy.
does anyone think it is my fanbelt or maybe moisture from the air on a hot day 28c i think!!
if it is are they expensive to buy and how much fitting be. il drive her around some more to see what happens today.
any help from people would be appreciated... andy.
12 June 2006, 12:43 PM
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Right ..... HOT tip here and absolutely FREE!!
WD40 - spray it on the fan belt with engine running ..... it won't screech again!! It works EVERYTIME!!
Donation to the NSPCC ... thank you
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WD40 - spray it on the fan belt with engine running ..... it won't screech again!! It works EVERYTIME!!
Donation to the NSPCC ... thank you
Pete
12 June 2006, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
really, i always thought moisture might bugger the fan belt up mr lewis... and how the hell do i get to it first!!!!
Just squirt it on it where you can see it!
It REALLY does work I have used it for decades.
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12 June 2006, 12:54 PM
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it will eventually
Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
really, i always thought moisture might bugger the fan belt up mr lewis... and how the hell do i get to it first!!!!
12 June 2006, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by little'un
it will eventually
I don't know - I impart some of my years of knowledge and it's disputed
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12 June 2006, 01:00 PM
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<Pedantic mode>
An impreza doesn't have a fan belt...it has an electric fan
</pedantic mode>
Poissbly having your doors open all day (inetrior/boot light) fitting your speakers etc. has drained the battery, so the alterntor was under alot more load. Thus the belt started slipping.
First need to assertain which belt is slipping...alternator/PAS belt, or a/c compressor belt (that is, if you have a/c). The a/c belt will slip when turning on the the a/c, and stop slipping whne you turn it off. The alternator/ PAS belt will more likely slip with all the eletrics turned on, or with the steering on full lock
It's likely the rubber has gone hard and it's on its way out, check the condition (perishing, cracking etc.) and tension to make sure they aren't too slack. If they are too slack, just tighten them up with the appropriate tension bolt.
An impreza doesn't have a fan belt...it has an electric fan
</pedantic mode>
Poissbly having your doors open all day (inetrior/boot light) fitting your speakers etc. has drained the battery, so the alterntor was under alot more load. Thus the belt started slipping.
First need to assertain which belt is slipping...alternator/PAS belt, or a/c compressor belt (that is, if you have a/c). The a/c belt will slip when turning on the the a/c, and stop slipping whne you turn it off. The alternator/ PAS belt will more likely slip with all the eletrics turned on, or with the steering on full lock
It's likely the rubber has gone hard and it's on its way out, check the condition (perishing, cracking etc.) and tension to make sure they aren't too slack. If they are too slack, just tighten them up with the appropriate tension bolt.
12 June 2006, 01:01 PM
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nah i trust you pete ive seen some of your sarcey answers on here but you do have a pretty good knowlegde. so you say just some normal wd-40 used for bikes etc. nowt special, even though my car has an import engine??ps. il have a mooch see what i can see of the fan belt...
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
<Pedantic mode>
An impreza doesn't have a fan belt...it has an electric fan
</pedantic mode>
Poissbly having your doors open all day (inetrior/boot light) fitting your speakers etc. has drained the battery, so the alterntor was under alot more load. Thus the belt started slipping.
First need to assertain which belt is slipping...alternator/PAS belt, or a/c compressor belt (that is, if you have a/c). The a/c belt will slip when turning on the the a/c, and stop slipping whne you turn it off. The alternator/ PAS belt will more likely slip with all the eletrics turned on, or with the steering on full lock
It's likely the rubber has gone hard and it's on its way out, check the condition (perishing, cracking etc.) and tension to make sure they aren't too slack. If they are too slack, just tighten them up with the appropriate tension bolt.
An impreza doesn't have a fan belt...it has an electric fan
</pedantic mode>
Poissbly having your doors open all day (inetrior/boot light) fitting your speakers etc. has drained the battery, so the alterntor was under alot more load. Thus the belt started slipping.
First need to assertain which belt is slipping...alternator/PAS belt, or a/c compressor belt (that is, if you have a/c). The a/c belt will slip when turning on the the a/c, and stop slipping whne you turn it off. The alternator/ PAS belt will more likely slip with all the eletrics turned on, or with the steering on full lock
It's likely the rubber has gone hard and it's on its way out, check the condition (perishing, cracking etc.) and tension to make sure they aren't too slack. If they are too slack, just tighten them up with the appropriate tension bolt.
12 June 2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
what if i dont have one according to the gentleman above. i have an electric fan apparantly?
That will be the one squealing!
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12 June 2006, 01:23 PM
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lol thats what i was pulling...il get to my uncles garage, hes got loads of wd-40...
ive seen the front of my car theres two belts. il take a pic now and post it
12 June 2006, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
Ever had one of those day when you wish you hadn't said anything? 
My wife doesn't understand me either!!
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12 June 2006, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
lol thats what i was pulling...il get to my uncles garage, hes got loads of wd-40...
ive seen the front of my car theres two belts. il take a pic now and post it
If it doesn't squeal with everything on - then leave it alone.
Then come back here and post how great I am
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12 June 2006, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
which one?????
you are great pete i know you are
I know you know I'm great - just would like to see it posted later on - thanks
Pete
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