STOP THAT SQUEALING PLEASE!!!!

**Posted:** Wed Sep 14, 2005 12:27 pm

Guys, anyone know procedure for adjusting the alternator belt on the 1.5, done the PS, dead easy, not so for the alternator it seems!!!!!

:D:D

**Posted:** Wed Sep 14, 2005 12:33 pm

right, found the adjusters, how the hell do you do that without a ramp????????

:(

Indcidentally, is belt tension part of a full service????

**Posted:** Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:58 am

how do you recognise that the noise is from the alternator belt and not from the timebelt? I have something similar to you but don't know which 'belt' is coming from..

**Posted:** Mon Sep 26, 2005 1:47 am

Cambelts don't slip... they just break and shatter your engine at the same time...

They got loadsa little teeth to spin around on cogs so its impossible for them to slip

**Posted:** Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:10 am

Like Duffman says, cam/timing belts don't slip, they are located inside the engine, and don't worry, it WON'T destroy you're engine if it goes, Mazda were sensible enough to design their engines so they won't blow up if the cam belt goes

:D:D

As for the rest, well i know its the alternator belt becuase i have adjusted the power steering belt and the alternator belt is the only other belt in the bay

:D:D

**Posted:** Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:13 am

The 'squeeling' i can hear last only after 4 minutes of driving... Seems that when i press the gass pedal for a while, the noise ceases...

**Posted:** Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:50 am

[quote="drunkenmunky"]The 'squeeling' i can hear last only after 4 minutes of driving... Seems that when i press the gass pedal for a while, the noise ceases...[/quote]

That's because when it slips, the friction generates heat, so eventually the belt gets sticky enough to stop slipping. This is not doing the belt's longevity any good, by the way ...

**Posted:** Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:47 pm

Granted, but have you seen where the adjusters for the alternator are, i'd need the arms and hands of a 10 years old Keira Knightly to get in there

:(

;)

**Posted:** Tue Sep 27, 2005 2:50 pm

I managed, and I've got quite big clunky hands (definately bigger than Miss Knightly's ! - MAN !!! I could make her feel SOOOOO good ...) I'll try taking a piccy later, and I'll post it up ...

**Posted:** Tue Sep 27, 2005 3:57 pm

Yep... isn't she just gorg! :love5:

L8r Phil #;o)

**Posted:** Wed Sep 28, 2005 8:07 am

Hi Andy - here's where the alternator adjuster is - a bit awkward to get at, but easier than the fuel filter !

[img]http://www.geocities.com/smotter.geo/Temp/altrntradjst.jpg[/img]

NB : There's also a lock-nut on the side (underneath the brake fluid reservoir ...)

**Posted:** Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:15 pm

Aha!

So thats what that squealing noise I only get when its cold and only until i rev up the engine a bit is.

So if I just adjust the tention on the belt it shud be good? The belt still looks in good condition, cant see any signs of wear.

Jamo

**Posted:** Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:45 pm

wow, can't believe i missed Smotters reply!!!!

Sorry chap, and thanks, i did indeed adjust it the other day, two garages failed to sort it, idiots!!!!

**Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:53 am

Twit !!

**Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:59 am

I had this problem when we changed the timing belt, just used some french chalk on the drivebelts and its gone for good. The squeling i got was really loud and happened a lot when the revs changed. I think it was due to the belts not being able to react fastest enough as they were too smooth.

**Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:36 pm

Whats this french chalk and how does it differ to normal chalk?

Jamo

**Joined:** Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:14 pm **Posts:** 4751

French Chalk is chalk but its extremely fine powder. Back when I was a lad, french chalk was used to help fix a cycle puncture to put on to absorb any residue from the rubber solution.....

**Posted:** Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:56 pm

spot on. and its still used

STOP THAT SQUEALING PLEASE!!!!

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