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by Darryl61 on March 26th, 2007
It is almost certainly the alternator belt. If it not loose, it is likely just aged enough to be a little glazed, which would cause slight slippage under heavy alternator load.
by DigitalLonestarX.global on February 13th, 2009
these cars usually and well typically use a serpentine belt wich drives everything with one belt. thats most likely the case.
Metal squeak noise on wheel.(1)only when slow, disappears driving fast; (2)disappears when brake; (3)only after driving awhile.
by applepomme on July 22nd, 2010
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I have an 2001 astra 1.6i 8v and when i'm driving along with the windows down, can hear a sort of jingling noise that seems to come and go.
by 3rdy on June 5th, 2010
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Do you ever smoke? How do you feel about smoking in general?
by I am Loony on January 26th, 2012
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When should I change the timing chain in my 2001 BMW 740i
by tomcatcrew on December 19th, 2011
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1.Engine sound like the fan is continuously running, engine speeds up, noise speeds up. Whats wrong? Cost?
by Doug_M2630 on September 20th, 2010
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You're reading I have 2003 Dodge SX 2.0, when I start it it squeels very loud for about 20 seconds, and it squeels even louder if I turn the rear defrost on. My dad looked at it and said it's not the fan belt, what else could it be?
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I was told that it is self tightening, if that makes sense? My car only has 60,000kms on it, does that make a difference in the wear and tear on the alternator belt?
by mrs.ANONYMOUS on March 26th, 2007
This is basically past the reliable use expectancy of a rubber belt. Even self adjusting belts will slip as described as they age. I'd replace the belt if I were you.
by Darryl61 on March 26th, 2007
Alrighty, thank you very much!
by mrs.ANONYMOUS on March 27th, 2007
Self Adjust as a "Wedge" being forced into the "V" shape of the "Pulley" & when the "Sides" of the belt wear the belt goes down farther into the "Pulley" until it stops, being totally "Tight" but still "Slipping" because it only has contact with the single surface on the bottom of the "Pulley" offering only 1/2 of the "Contact Surface" needed. By using the "Sides" of the belt U get twice the "Contact Surface". U might not think so, but the "Defroster" uses a lot of "Electric Power" slowing the "Rotor" of the Alternator Down & causing the Belt to slip as the Engine won't slow down. John
by Moosemose on February 13th, 2009