dantheman
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Registered: 8th Oct 03
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first thing in the mornin it squeels a bit like a fan belt slippin. i took it to a garage an they said it was the cam belt. anyone had this problem?? does it need changin?? dont want it to snap
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baz2003uk
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sounds like a fan belt to me??? not too sure
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Keith Piper
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Never heard a cam belt do that. Sounds like a loose fan belt
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dantheman
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thast what i thought but wen it was in the garage havin the exhaust done i asked them to check the fan belt for it squeelin and they said it was the trimin belt which is the same as the cam belt yere??
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Matt.H
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Registered: 12th Mar 03
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cam belts is the same as timing belt but u wont get it squeeling as its a toothed belt.
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wainey
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u got power steering?
either that belt or your fan belt, but if your that worried get em all changed
[Edited on 24-01-2004 by wainey]
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dantheman
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its pretty pricey tho aint it havin the cam belt changed
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Matt.H
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it cost me 155 with new pulleys fitted. genuine parts 2.
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wainey
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my mates went in his tigra, bent every valve, costin him 500squids to fix it thats expensive
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Matt.H
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few months back i could hear a tapping noise from mine. took the cover off and the belt had shreaded! shite belt. only lasted 6000 miles.
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dantheman
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might take the cover off mine an have a look at the belt. how do ya know if there bout knackerd???
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Matt.H
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when u have taken the cover off, check inside for and black fibres. mine was full. the belt had slid forward and was catching on the cover. they go quite thin too. mine was all chewed up on the edge.
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dantheman
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ok thanks mattb
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Matt.H
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no worries matey.
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Paul H
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sounds strange might be the cambelt rollers squeelin.if thats ceased get it changed asap will cause the cambelt to snap.whip the cover off and check to see if it turns when running
[Edited on 24-01-2004 by chewbaccaman]
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