Hi all,

 

Just last week I purchased one of these wonderful cars. I have been looking for about a month and plumped for one remarkably close to home considering the distances I was getting on the Autotrader online ...dorset, bath etc!

 

If anybody could advise me on a slight problem with my Z ....upon startup when cold it will squeak for about 5 minutes, until engine is warm then it goes away. My own thoughts it could be the fanbelt? I took my car to a local garage and he said it is not the fanbelt and it could be the bearings in the pulley? At that point he had lost me as my 'under the bonnet' knowledge goes as far as the windscreen washer reservoir!

 

I must point out that even with this squeal ...the performance and idling speed of the car are as per normal. No defficiences experienced whatsoever. I am hoping whatever it is ...it wont be costly!

 

Can anybody advise me on this?

 

Many Thanks,

 

 

BATS

Think you're right - it DOES sound like the fan belt. You need to adjust the alternator to tighten the belt. 10 minute job!

 

HTH

 

CheerZ,

 

Andy

Thanks for that Andy ...I will look into it.

 

regards,

 

 

BATS

And don't go back to that garage again ;)

Does the noise change when you press econ on the aircon? This switches out the aircon compressor. If the car wasnt used for a while the aircon compressor could be lacking lub from lack of use.

 

Also try spraying wd40 on the belts and pulleys if the noise then goes quiet you probably have a worn or perished belt. Try and inspect them from underneath with a good light and look for signs of cracking on the "V" surfaces of the belts.

 

As already said also check that they are proerly tensioned.

 

the wd40 evapotates and wears off so the noise will come back in a few minutes if it is the belts.

Thanks for the advice WillieO ...

 

BATS