scatter Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) So my alternator belt snapped 3 weeks ago, got it fixed at gargage, then yesterday it started screeching had a long journey to do, by The end of which the brand new belt snapped off. So fitted another today, this time I fitted it, but new belt is still screeching... Tension seems ok but seems that belt is rubbing on the plastic cambelt cover (think that's what cover is).Anyone got any ideas or suggestions? Cheers Edited April 1, 2013 by scatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danza V Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Get a video up if possible. Dumb question but did you heck the pas pump drive belt? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Cant get vid up (at mo) yeah we checked that, 3 people have looked at it and all reckon it's something to do with the cambelt cover and we can feel a crack or something in it, located under the belt - so we can't see it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waderz06 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Might sound stupid but how freely does the alternator pulley spin? If it's even slightly seized you will shred belts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 It moves easily with hand, but doesn't spin (i'm not sure how freely it's supposed to move). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Danza V Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Supposed to move freeley with no play etc. Cover rubbing on something? Have you time to whip the cover off and have a look? Edited April 1, 2013 by Danza V Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 I do have time to do that danza, but as I'm new to cars not sure I would spot problem unless it's obvious... Think I'm gonna take it into the garage that fixed the 1st belt tomorrow and see what they say. Strangely I just drove the car 20 miles and the screeching completely stoped after a mile... But then I moved the car from bottom of street to my house and screeching was back... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks for the help everyone. So took the car to my local garage, they had a look and can't see anything... All they suggested is that maybe alternator is ceasing up now and then, but they said it's hit or miss and might not be the problem. I'm going see what happens with this new belt and carry a spare belt incase it goes again... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waderz06 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Carry some WD40 with you too and if it starts squeeling again try to spray some on the alternator pulley (not the belt) If it helps then more than likely its the pulley seizing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 could be your alt bracket is bent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Carry some WD40 with you too and if it starts squeeling again try to spray some on the alternator pulley (not the belt) If it helps then more than likely its the pulley seizing.Cheers for the tip will do this could be your alt bracket is bentCheers will check this tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmsnoel Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Go back to the garage lad and get them to sort it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Go back to the garage lad and get them to sort it They couldn't see anything and screeching seems to of gone, hoping it was just a weak or over tight belt. only time will tell. As a bonus they fixed my blowing exhaust fro free - wasn't looking forward to doing that with my standard wheel jack, extreme mechanics lol Edited April 4, 2013 by scatter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmsnoel Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Good axle stands are £14 off amazon lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmsnoel Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Fyi when fitting the.altenator belt you need to lever the altenator with a 'lever' or 'stick' to have right tension on the belt its near impossible.to do by hand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scatter Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Good axle stands are £14 off amazon lol cheers, good price for my life lol Fyi when fitting the.altenator belt you need to lever the altenator with a 'lever' or 'stick' to have right tension on the belt its near impossible.to do by hand Thanks for the pointer. Luckily I had my stepfather helping and he knows what to do, we used a crow bar. but think he may of done it a bit tight as the garage took it off to have a look and now its not screeching...figers crossed problem is sorted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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