IanS16 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 In the last month or so I have noticed a squealing sound coming from the engine bay that matches my revs. Took the car to a garage for something else and the mechanic (who told me my car was crap and that his 3000 GT had as much power - 3.0 TT.. REALLY??!) said that it was due to a worn aux belt. Had a little search through the forum and the general rule of thumb is to change every 5 years or so. Well, I only bought my car off big phil about 4 months ago and it had brand new belts fitted then so i'm not sure its that and as I said the mechanic was an idiot. Anyway, any ideas on what it could be - its embarrassing pulling up at lights sounding like a bag of nails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Worn/loose belt tensioner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 cheers AK. Any idea how I check if its that? Do I do the ruler on the belt measurement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I wish i knew! haven't needed to get that involved on mine yet. There must be a guide somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 You could always PM Fletch as he is the guy that will know that engine inside out (probably literally). he may be able to advise if the belt is likely. I have some cracks in my Aux belt so once Fletch is up and running in his new pad, I'll be on his doorstep with the work to replace mine. But back on topic, get someone to rev the car whilst you listen under the bonnet. You shoudl get an idea of where the problem lies. Oh, and find a better mechanic. You are paying them, so you don't need to take a crap attitude from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 The new belts will have now bedded in and will probably only require retentioning. They have got to be very tight and any looseness will give a squeal. Very easy from underneath with the engine tray off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Ok cheers guys! Will have a look at Steve3000's guide to changing the aux belts and get them re-tightened. Its here http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... =tensioner in case anyone needs it. I never thought about Fletch - good idea. Now to try and get the engine tray off Anyone got a spare just incase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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