Series 1 mx5 1993. Squeal on start up
Series 1 mx5 1993. Squeal on start up
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carspath

Original Poster:

909 posts

200 months

Saturday 29th June 2013
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On starting up my car in the morning , there is a high pitched squeal
This squeal becomes progressively less loud and less frequent after repeated start ups

I had the cam belts and all the other belts, as well as the water pump changed about 6 months ago

I have done about 1250 miles in the last 36 hours and the car has run beautifully , other than for this high pitched squeal on start up , which lasts about 2 to 3 seconds

Advice as to the likely origin and solution of this problem please

MX-5 Lazza

7,954 posts

242 months

Saturday 29th June 2013
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Sounds like the alternator belt to me. Probably just needs adjusting.

carspath

Original Poster:

909 posts

200 months

Sunday 30th June 2013
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Thanks again for your excellent advice mx5 lazza

You were also correct about the hand brake...... The rod within it had worn, and I bent it a little to adjust it which has worked at least temporarily

I will have to look at getting another handbrake lever, as I don't know if you can just buy the internal mechanism

But I am ok for the immediate present

Thank you for your help with both these issues lazza