Re: Squeaking 300Tdi?? Solved!

Derry

I had the same squeaking on my 300Tdi some months ago now until someone suggested chalk. I thought this would be a waist of time, but tried it all the same. Get some back board chalk, rub it on a file or sand paper to make some dust and apply the dust to the inside of the belt. The effect for me was instant for me, and the squeak hasn't returned yet.

Lofty

G'day Derry..

Had the same with my machine. Worried about the pump bearings and everything else until spraying and finding it _was_ the belt travel.

What to do... with something that will _last_ ? !!!.... 'soap' will last a few days ! :))

The _very best_ stuff I've found that will last for many, many months is pure "silicone".... ( yes, '-one' _not_ '-on'). It's used as a releasing agent in plastics extrusion ( amongst other things like creams and stuff). One lot is made by 'Toshiba'.

Best wishes,

.... frodo.

Hi Derry, pleased to read this. Enjoy as it is probably one of the cheapest LR faults/diagnosis that you'll experience. Try the dry belt lube, or surf board wax and this should get rid of the noise.

Cheers

Phillip

Dr. Zog's finest, I would imagine.

On or around 9 Dec 2003 20:10:24 GMT, Derry Argue enlightened us thusly:

check the tension, it should be quite tight. also try reversing the belt, i.e. take it of and put it back on the other way round.