Hi all, hope someone can assist,

 

When I started driving my Zed today i noticed it sounded different, and there was quite a clear squeaking coming from what sounded like one of the belts,

 

When i got to my destination I took a look around the belts, and they didn't look great, but nothing substantial, just a bit old. But then I saw this sitting at the bottom of the engine bay:

 

 

Now is this coincidence? or is this what is causing the noise?

 

And if it is one of the belts, do you think I should not risk travelling to Japfest tomorrow, and just put it in the garage ASAP?

 

 

Help would be much appreciated,

 

Alex

I did forget to say it had no impact of the feel of the drive/power

If you can, pop off the cam covers and have a look at the cam belt, just for piece of mind. It 'could' be from an old repair job and it's just been sat there for a while. I would imagine that if it were your current cam belt, it probably would already have blown itself to pieces, but have a good check.

Quick update,

 

Ive not taken the risk, and just gave it to the garage to inspect... No japfest for me :hang:

Better safe than sorry:yes:

Better safe than sorry:yes:

 

My point exactly! :)

that looks to be an fan/AC/PAS belt with the width and one of the ridges at the side of it ..

If you down into the area under the fan, there should be three belts. I bet one is missing, monies on the AC belt, compressors seize. Ac belt goes to the right the power steering and alternator to the left.

I'll give the garage a ring in the morn and advise to start looking there then,

 

Thanks