I own a 1995 Geo Metro - it has been squealing loudly when I put it into neutral to warm it up - live in central canada where it is cold temperatures - had all the belts tightened - after leaving it in a shop overnight so they could cold start it - and did it again a week after as it continued to do this - the squealing stops once the car is warmed up - but the belts are definitely slipping (can smell the hot rubber smell) and I don't want to be caught on the side of the highway at 1 am - especially now in the winter... Should I just tell the shop to replace the drive belt or? Appreciate your answers
2007-02-22 22:58:43 · 5 answers · asked by tali 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
just wanted to add that my car has a new rebuilt engine put in 1 1/2 yrs ago and a new rebuilt tranny put in last jan.. mileage accrued since replacement (all highway) is 180,000 km
2007-02-23 01:42:49 · update #1
This is caused by the load possibly on the alternator (generates the power)
To identify which belt, spray a spot of WD40 on each belt in turn, when it goes quiete, you have the culprit
As a safety precaution, get the belt changed. If, when the belt is changed and tightened, it still squeals/ belt get hot, then its pulley alignment or wear. If this is the cause, then when you change the pulleys, you really should consider changing the belt, otherwise your new pully will be damged by the old belt
2007-02-22 23:13:55 · answer #1 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are mainly squealing because your car is a '95 Geo Metro.
Your engines bearings are probably a bit wobbly, and so the more they try to tighten the belts, the more they move around - especially when cold.
You might try the belt dressing option, but you are probably just going to have to deal with the fact that a twelve year old car with god knows how many miles on it, is going to make some noises.
2007-02-22 23:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by joemammysbigguns 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can smell hot rubber, either one of two things have happened. The repair shop didn't tighten the belts enough, or they have tightened them too much. One way to check would be to open the hood and check yourself. I'm not sure if you know where they are located on your engine but it should be easy to spot. The belts should have slight "play" in them. If the belts are in need of replacement, they will feel very firm, almost brittle. If the belts are still good, they should be somewhat soft. If the belts are fine, and tightened properly, you can always go to your local auto parts store and ask for "Belt Dressing", the store employees should know exactly what you mean.
2007-02-22 23:07:56 · answer #3 · answered by bayeauxguy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The belts most likely need to be tightened; plus if they were not changed at the eng. rebuild they could be old and dry. After tightening; spray some belt dressing on them when the motor is running. Do yourself a favor though. If the belts are old, replace them! Also make sure all the accesories (alternater, pwr. st pump, ac. idler pulleys) are all turning freely. sisnce you said you smelled burning rubber. Dont take chances!
2007-02-23 01:56:21 · answer #4 · answered by Rolf W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok their could be a few thing doing this ...one belt need to be tighting,, 2 one of the pullie, stuck,are out of alinement,, i say raise the hood to see if all pullie are turning,,,,now if they are, an you not sure you can tighting the belt,, you can buy a spray call belt dress, you spray it on the belt, an it stop it for a while
2007-02-22 23:25:12 · answer #5 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋