Squeek From Air Con/Engine Pully?

[F16]

Hey guys,

One of the pullys from the passenger side of the engine is squeeking during start up, making an annoying noise for a good 2-3 minutes. I'm not sure if it's one linked to the AC comppressor? Any ideas?

[Skidude]

Are you sure its the pulley itself ?

I have the same prob when cold. Disapperars once the engine is up to temp.

I just put a bit of dry lube stick on the belt when I start up. Noise disappears immediately.

[arm79]

Could also be the upper idler pulley. Pretty common for them to get noisy as they age.

[boost69]

Mines makes a bit of squeeshy sound for about 2 minutes on cold morning start ups also

[F16]

Are you sure its the pulley itself ?

I have the same prob when cold. Disapperars once the engine is up to temp.

I just put a bit of dry lube stick on the belt when I start up. Noise disappears immediately.

Not sure, it might be the belt itself? What's the brand name of this dry lube stick, as I've been trying to find some. I take it would also help to spread on the window rubbers if they're struggling a bit?

[Skidude]

Dri-Lube by Goss Products.

Looks like a long off white candle, wrapped in paper.

Costs around 5 bucks from any local parts store.

Edited 21/07/10 09:22 AM by Skidude

[F16]

Drew some dri lube onto the belt on start up and the squeek's all gone now

[Bigkeels]

Did you just put some dri lube on the underside of the belt, I have a squeak when cold too, goes once it warms up..

[Skidude]

just hold it against the toothed side of the belt whilst the engine is running. 2-3 seconds and the squeek should be gone.

Keep a firm hold of the dri lube and also where you're putting your fingers and shirt sleeve.