weird engine noise
weird engine noise
I get a weird screeching sound whenever i start the engine after i had parked in direct sunlight for a bit - i dont get that noise when i start the engine in the morning - i park in an open parking lot during the day and when i start it in the evening there is this weird screeching noise - it usually goes away in about 30-60 secs. I checked the fluids and they seem to be fine - so does anyone know what would be the problem. Any help/info is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Sounds like the alternator drive-belt needs to be cked. for correct tension and adjusted if needed. Should have ~3/8" deflection when pressing w/moderate thumb pressure against center of the longest belt span. Don't over-tension though as that can damage the alternator bearings.
The screeching is the noise of the drivebelt slipping around the pulleys and can cause the belt's inner surface to harden w/a friction heated glazing, which in turn, leads to more slipping until eventually, that belt just melts itself into shreds.
The screeching is the noise of the drivebelt slipping around the pulleys and can cause the belt's inner surface to harden w/a friction heated glazing, which in turn, leads to more slipping until eventually, that belt just melts itself into shreds.
-Jim