Hi guys, I saw this post a few days ago and I couldn't remember if I saw it in here or the Fb page but I haven't been able to find it on either anyways. So here goes,

I've had the car sat in my garage for a month whilst I was driving my 106 around for a bit, it's come out the garage running fine and dandy but the alternator belt has started squeaking very loudly. Is there a temporary fix for it or does it need replacing, if so what do I need to buy? Thanks

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Sure its the belt and not something on the belt?

Alternator, aircon or the tensioner?

Sure its the belt and not something on the belt?

Alternator, aircon or the tensioner?

it's coming from the alternator (pulley) I think, should have been a bit more specific there !

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If its the alternator pulley.easy enough to replace if you have an impact wrench.

If its the alternator pulley.easy enough to replace if you have an impact wrench.

Or a breaker bar and a scaffold tube.

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Ive done the pully on my alternator mate for the same reason. Id personnally shell out a slight bit more and get a total new one. You need a tool to remove the pully

It was a pita.

plus you need to be sure its on right or it might shear off.

Mine is fine now but tbh would of been easier with a new one.

As the above has already said. Id inspect the condition and replay the whole thing. And check the aux belt

I replaced my belt at weekend glad i did.perished and shiny.only matter of time before it snapped

When the pulley dies it often takes the tensioner with it.

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Def do the tensioner too. Get a decent one too not just the cheap version from ecp.

Just had my belt and tensioner replaced. It cured a horrible squeaky noise.

BTW if you have a hard pipe kit it's a right PITA, slightly easier if you remove the fuel filter and vacuum box!

I'll pop into skoda at the weekend and see what the price is for a belt and tensioner, not replacing the whole alternator as it needs the cambelt doing soon as well, money money money ! :(

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I'll pop into skoda at the weekend and see what the price is for a belt and tensioner, not replacing the whole alternator as it needs the cambelt doing soon as well, money money money ! :(

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Mine also needs the cambelt doing mate, going to tackle it myself

IF you do it yourself, VCDS scan it first to get the timing you have now, measuring block 4 iirc? then after get it back to that.  I didn't do it first so am trying to get it back to perfect with good mpg which I am struggling to get.

 

Try TPS for parts of CP4l but watch the cheap makes though

if you're a cheapskate (like me)  the tensioner pulley bearing can be lubed    use a needle to lift the dirt seal------bit of a fiddle but spot of oil and dab of grease will sort it most times

I'll pop into skoda at the weekend and see what the price is for a belt and tensioner, not replacing the whole alternator as it needs the cambelt doing soon as well, money money money ! :(

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