belt squeak at idle?
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belt squeak at idle?
My car started squeaking on the passenger side of the engine, I looked quickly at the belt but didn't see any wear. It only squeaks at idle. As soon as I press on the gas the sound is gone. It also seems that the sound got quieter but still present once the engine heated up. I'm not expert when it comes to engines so I would like to know how much this should ring me at a reputable indy mini shop.
I have a 2006 MC with stick. 72 000 (KM's) so thats about what 40 000miles.
Any clue what this may be?
I have a 2006 MC with stick. 72 000 (KM's) so thats about what 40 000miles.
Any clue what this may be?
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I have been experiencing the same issues you have. I think in my case it is the belt tensioner. What I did to try to diagnose the problem last night was cover the pulleys and belts with paper or cardboard while the car was off and cold. I then sprayed the belt tensioner with WD40. Once I removed the paper and cardboard from the car I started it and sure enough the noise went away. However, this morning when I started my car the noise was back. In my case I know it's not the belts as they are all new.
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Also, it could sometimes be humidity as well. My belt squeaks if it is very humid throughout the day then when I start it up to go to work after school it is squeaking. Then after a few minutes the sound is gone. My belt is in good condition anyways so if a little condensation gets under the belt then that can happen.
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