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squeaky ma61
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Sun, 10 August 2003 03:39
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squeaks coming from the engine bay.
around the aircon/powersteering/alternator
it squeakys when electricals are turned on (ie. headlights, aircon). but also during startup, it goes away now and then
it is quite annoying.
alternator belt mayb? worn brushes or something?
whats goin on?
cheers,
Chris
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Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sun, 10 August 2003 09:52
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*bump*
help?
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sun, 10 August 2003 10:16
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Now anyone may want to correct this, and take this with a grain of salt if you will, but at work we fix squeaking drivebelts on treadmills with......soap.
We use a dry block of soap, hold it to the underside of the drivebelt and the noises dissapear, i was skeptical when told about it, but it does certainly work.....on treadmills at least.
I have no idea how this would effect the pulleys etc on the 5me thou.
Wait till someone with some knowledge on the belts pipes up, you may need a new belt if it makes noise. 
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sun, 10 August 2003 10:20
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thanks bud,
an hows ur 2jz doin, michael said it was gonna happen a few weeks back but he never rang back..
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Location:
Sydney
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May 2002
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August 2002
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sun, 10 August 2003 10:24
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Lost in the K hole
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sun, 10 August 2003 10:29
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soap
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Mon, 11 August 2003 06:50
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cool thanks ill have a dig once hsc trials are over
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August 2002
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Mon, 11 August 2003 06:50
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haha it will take 20secs
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Mon, 11 August 2003 07:15
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but that 20 sec could be well spent studying, or writing this msg which just took me longer than 20 sec... oooo shi..
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sat, 16 August 2003 07:44
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mkay i slapped on some wd40 that did shit all?
mayb its the alternator itself?
it seems odd to me that it wud start to squeak all of a sudden if it was a loose/tight belt
the belt itself doesnt seem to have any issues
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August 2002
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sat, 16 August 2003 09:50
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did u use soap??
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sat, 16 August 2003 23:10
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wd40 and slicon dont do shit rubber grease is what you use just a little on each belt (ie 5c coin ammount)
and soap does not last long
Allan
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sun, 17 August 2003 01:17
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nah i didnt try soap
i didnt have any cheap bars of soap to waste
ill have to get some
rubber grease?
where do u get that?
any more information?
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sun, 17 August 2003 03:13
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any auto parts place will have rubber grease its also used when puting brake parts together!
Allan
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Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sun, 17 August 2003 08:50
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If ya really want to get all teckanogical about it, here is a procedure you can use a mechanics stethescope (or a big long screwdriver) to check for bearing noise.
Disclaimer I don't advise this method and won't accept any responsibility for stuff ups causing bodily harm. But if you are the kind of risk taker that drives fast cars and lives life on the edge, you might want to give it a go.
Put the tip of the stethescope (screwdriver) on the alternator, power steering pump, air-con compressor etc and place your ear on the ear piece (handle). All bearings will all have some noise, but if a bearing is crook, you will know it.
CAUTION. I don't advise sticking your head in the fan belt or the screwdriver for that matter. Be very careful. It has taken me years of practice to master this technique. Kids.....don't try this at home.....
Sorry if this doesn't make any sence, I currently have the flu and ame appropriatly doped up, so if it doesn't make much sence (oops I just said that twice....how do I tell them that due to the drugging process I have lost my inner monologue  ) Well ask me next week.
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sun, 17 August 2003 09:00
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hmmm im too young to die
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Sun, 17 August 2003 09:13
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pft
unless you're like me, and have long hair, you dont have too much to worry about.
I'malways really careful when under the hood with my engine running... one false move and I love a nice chunk of hair and scalp
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Location:
Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Wed, 20 August 2003 03:09
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No it's not dangerous as long as you are careful. I wouldn't advise using a stubby screwdriver, just make it long enough to get your head well away from moving parts and as draven said, hair is easily removed.
It is an easy method to identify where bearing noise is coming from.
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Location:
Brisbane
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June 2003
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Wed, 20 August 2003 08:38
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lol watch your fingers!
I also have had a squeaky fan belt on my falcon..a product called "LANOX" by INOX is a product from lanoline, and it works fine.
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: squeaky ma61
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Wed, 20 August 2003 10:53
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im thinkin mayb it cud have something to do with the alternator
because the warning light comes on intermittently
although the noise has seemed to eased up
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