Warm up noise

[Markopolo]

Hi All - just wanted to check if anyone gets a slight squealing noise (a bit like a slipping clutch) until the oil reaches c. 40-50 degrees? It only happens under load (too many revs too fast or going up an incline). I Never take revs above 2-2.5k until 70 degrees. Goes away once warm.

I can avoid the noise all together if i am ridiculously careful not to use too many revs but this is impossible to maintain in normal driving conditions.

Please put my mind at ease!

[astonman]

sounds like a slipping alternator belt,it just needs re tensioning.Mine did it before its 1st service.regards Simon

[JohnFairfield]

astonman said:

sounds like a slipping alternator belt,it just needs re tensioning.Mine did it before its 1st service.regards Simon

Agree. Mine too.

[smithyl23]

And after the time taken to warm the engine, the belt will have warmed from slipping and create more friction causing the belt to stop slipping.

[hollowpockets]

i occasionally get a squeel from the belt when cold if its been raining heavy until the moisture is gone from the belt.

[Markopolo]

Thanks everyone - is it an easy/quick fix?

[astonman]

Yes you simply re tension the belt,but have to admit I left the dealer to do it at the 1st free service(far off happy days!!)