Rojo87

SOLVED! Turns out is was a heat-shield where the gear change cables go to the gearbox. Fixed with a big washer and a new clip. Definitely sounded rubbery though and it was weird how it seemed related to load from the crank. thanks for your help all. Robin

Thanks. Is it ok to drive the car without the belt on? It’s impossible to make the noise when the car is stationary…..

Hi all, I’ve got an annoying squeak coming from the engine bay that I’m struggling to diagnose; any help gratefully received! So far: Very slight noise, assumed to be aux belt, so belt replaced at service last Autumn. Continued for ~ 2 weeks after service then stopped completely. Squeak returned but worse last week, changed the aux belt, no better. Changed the tensioner (manual) as appeared worn, still no better - if anything getting worse. Seems to be worse when engine under load eg. accelerating from low revs (like from 30mph in 4th). Alternator and air-con pulleys seem ok and load from electrics or air-con makes no difference. any thoughts before I relent and take it to the garage? Thanks