Squeaking Noise

Hello to all VW Golf III 1992 1.4 ltr 158,000 km Had the mechanic change the generator and timing belts. When I picked up the car all was well. Next day there was this loud squeaking noise coming from the belts.(?) The noise starts every time the car is cold. It stops after the engine warms up (5 minutes) Called the mechanic and he claims the tension rod (?) needs to be replaced. Any ideas? thank you

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zar
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He prob. set too little tension on the v-belt. Have him adjust it or do it yourself, it's an easy job.

SFC

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SFC

Isn't the tension self adjustable? Btw the car has power steering but no air condition Can you advise how to adjust it myself? I tried some search on the net but couldn't find a diagram. PS the shop that installed the belts is 300 miles away. I am a bit concerned of taking it to another mechanic.

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zar

Belt Dressing we call it here. Maybe that current belt has sat too long and is dry rotting! Do you normally keep a spare belt just in case?

Keep us informed!

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dave AKA vwdoc1

ok thnx, (like French, one thousand islands etc? ;=)))

I saw the new belts arrive at the shop where I had them changed. All work on the car was done in my presence. They don't have the VW logo on them, but then again I didn't think that belts differ that much in quality.

No, but yr idea is good. Now that I saw how easy is to change the alternator belt (all I have to do using a wrench is, push the spring toward the front, put a pin to lock it and change the belt.

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zar

Had the belt replaced yesterday afternoon. Pulled back the spring with a wrench, held it and changed the belt with the help of a friend. No more squeaking. Both belts have "made in Germany" on them. The new belt has the VW logo on it and is tighter. It may well be the old one was longer by several millimeters. Live and learn.....

PS cost of belt = 15.00 Euros = USD 21.30

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zar

Sometimes the pulley's are not properly aligned which could also cause this squealing. Good to here you solved the problem...

SFC

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SFC

My congrats to you in solving & repairing the problem! I'm curious to know if the "bad" belt part # matches the new one! Might be for a different VW. ;-)

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dave AKA vwdoc1

Bad stuff, works by softening rubber. Slings onto hoses, timing belt, and engine mounts. Repeated use can get far more costly than proper repair. I prefer to use water-based (not grease-based) valve lapping compound. Smear a little under the belt (engine off) and run it, it takes the shine off the pulleys so the belt can grip. Pumice based hand cleaners can help too.

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Stupendous Man

good tip.........thanks!

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dave AKA vwdoc1

You are right !! The "bad" belt has a different part number. I went to a parts store and checked the catalog for the belt number. It states 1459. And the new belt I got (VW) has the number 1459 33 on it I don't know what the extra 33 means but this is the correct belt. The bad one has the number 11190 on it. I'll raise hell Monday morning. Thnx for the suggestion.

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