2006-12-14 07:11:24 · 21 answers · asked by Gregor P 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I'm guessing condensation on a belt. After it rotates a while it dries out and stops squeaking.
2006-12-14 07:21:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Serpentine Belt. Better known as the accessory belt. It is what runs turns the alternator and other devices. Very easy to find. It is the rubber belt on either the left or right of the engine bay.
Could be squeaking due to:
1) Not being tight enough so it is rubbing. You have a pulley on the belt called a tensioner pulley which may be hard to get to (some cars have to have side panels pulled off to reach) and it can be adjusted to tighten the belt.
2) Belt is cracking, slipping, or worn. All common problems, the belt is a very typical thing to replace occassionally on a car, not awfully expensive by any means.
3) Belt needs to be lubed a bit. Depending on the age of the belt (i.e. miles on the car) a few good squirts of WD-40 or similar lube can make a huge difference, at least temporarily until you get the belt replaced.
Here in the states a belt runs about $15-20 and another $30-40 for install. Not expensive at all. Good luck
2006-12-14 07:17:49 · answer #2 · answered by DakotaPR7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your van is probably old and worn, the bearings may not be quite as tight as is desirable,when it is cold (pre start) they are at there loosest, you may get a clunking noise. when it has warmed up they tighten up as the metal expands due to heat. The squealing could be due to a worn oil pump that is taking too long to get the oil round, or you could be low on oil. You might like to try getting hold of a Haynes manual for your model of van, they give a list of problems an how to fix them.
2006-12-14 07:32:25 · answer #3 · answered by funnelweb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fan belt needs adjusting=tightening up,it squeels because it is cold,leave it too long and it will snap or come off the pulleys either way no fanbelt no van
2006-12-14 07:22:26 · answer #4 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
l like lassies that squeal...but in this case its your drive belt, basically condensation gets on it overnight, this causes it to slip and squeal...till its dry then it stops....it needs sorting as the belt most likely runs the alternator and over time it can affect the charging circuits...they cost pence and are generally easy to fit....best refer to trusty ol haynes for guidance...
2006-12-14 08:41:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, loose belt. It's harder to turn the alternator right after you start the car, because it is working harder to replenish the energy it took to start the car.
Check it out, and snug it up.
2006-12-14 07:16:47 · answer #6 · answered by Boatman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fan belt needs sorting!~
2006-12-14 07:25:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loose fan belt or dry clutch plate.
2006-12-16 12:46:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternator belt slack.
2006-12-14 07:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by James C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, fan belt. The Scottish cure -- put a little talc powder on it, that will do the trick, tis this damp weather.
2006-12-14 07:16:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋