Thread: Squeaky belts

Hi there

id try tightening them if they are tight id replace with new ones

Hi Scotty,

I agree with 91ramjet that they are most probably got a bit stretched with age and might be time for a swap. With the automatic tensioner there isn't much to tighten in order to stop slippage.

The tensioner pulley bearing is a potential culprit as well and that is a very simple bearing replacement. See Best4x4xFA's recent post on Td5 pulley bearing replacement.

Cheers,

Lou

Mine squeals if the belt gets wet.

A bit of talcum powder keeps it quiet for quite a long time.

It also make the engine bay smell nice.

Mine does in the morning first thing, must be condensation or some such on belt, also when going through puddles. Has done for about 3 years (2.4 Puma)

mine is doing the same at the moment with all the rain on the sunny coast this week, i have tried a few things but I think a new belt is needed now.

Shane.

I posed the same question some time back and got these answers, although in the end the squealing just stopped. Hope it does for you too.

Squealing fanbelt - 300TDi 110 Def