Squeeking pullys

[Build394]

Hi all, got this problem. I think it's both idler pullys squeeking very loud when cold and it over shadows the wortec pipes!! What can I do? I am sure I have read that changing the belts solves the problem or do I have to get the pullys replaced or kill the mice lol

[Jaguar steve]

Try a puff or two of talcum powder on the belts. If that stops the squeaking instantly then belts are the problem, if not it'll be the pulleys or bearings.

[Build394]

I think it's the pulleys themselves. Don't think the belts are slipping

[nitrosman1]

i have the same problem

[kaw]

had this on mind few weeks back changed belts done

[tunstad]

Anyone help with this - I have same problem too?

[monkfish1]

As suggested, it will be either the belts or a pulley or two - or both!

Which ever it is, it will need renewing.

[darren_r1]

I've got the same problem, seems to only happen when the air is damp and stops after a couple minutes. I'm sure its the pulleys not the belt.

[essexhsv]

nitrosman1 said:

i have the same problem

Hi olly, I havent seen you on here in ages, thought you had sold the beast.

[Cv8 mike]

Mine drives me nuts somtimes. Used to be in damp conditions but now everytime its sunny and dry it squeeks above idle. It can start after a long journey too.
So far I've replaced the belts and the A/C idler pulley that I knew was making the noise and it shut up for about a week. Now I'm going to change the A/C tensioner pulley but unfortunately you don't get the pulley separate.


Oh and give the pulley you think is the culprit a quick careful spray with WD through the straw and see if it shuts up for a few mins. Try not to get WD on the belts.

Edited by Cv8 mike on Friday 25th September 10:19

[Build394]

The first thing I'm going to do is to kill them dam mice then change the belts as that only needs a 15mm ring spanner and see what happens. I know there is a lot of play in the ac. Idler pulley

[Cv8 mike]

Build394 said:

The first thing I'm going to do is to kill them dam mice then change the belts as that only needs a 15mm ring spanner and see what happens. I know there is a lot of play in the ac. Idler pulley

Aye, mine had alot of play too. Think it was about 40 quid from monkfish.

[pe_v8]

I have had a couple of pulleys replaced twice now under warranty. Been okay for 15k miles and hopefully stays that way as its out of warranty now!

[MyM8V8]

A pair of belts is a cheap first step. Under a score if you get them form the right place.

[hsv_rulz]

I had same prob - A/C tensioner pulley replaced - fixed.

[nitrosman1]

essexhsv said:

nitrosman1 said:

i have the same problem

Hi olly, I havent seen you on here in ages, thought you had sold the beast.

hi no im still here i still look on here now and then just not had the funds to run the old beast as much as i used to

[build394]

Hi all, i thought i'd just let you know ive just changed both belts and yipeee the squeeking has gone. £36 for both belts, 20 mins of my time and a couple of scrathes doing the ac belt

[kjmac]

I love this site!

I've got what sounds like a similar issue. Slipping belt like sound that occurs when the engine is cold shortly after startup. Immediately after start things are okay, then within a minute I get the sound which rises and falls with engine speed. After another 5 or so minutes it's gone.

You can hear it above the Wortec and it makes my car sound like a knackered f*rd escort. Once warm it's absolutely fine.

I'm assuming this fits the description people have mentioned? I'm mechanically inept sadly so I might have to leave this to the pros? Just to clarify, is there an easy way to confirm what, if any belt is slipping? I saw powder mentioned, do you just pour some in before starting the car?

[build394]

i thought it was one of the pulleys but i went for the cheap option first. i have driven 20 miles or so and the squeek has gone.

[tunstad]

Hi there,

Going to give this a try first too - where did you get the belts from and what did you ask for? Cheers