Squeaky Noise In R34 Gtt

[holty]

Hey all,

I am new to this forum as I have just bought a skyline after being a rotor boy for the past 5 years.

I have purchased a r34 gtt manual jap import. It seems to make a noise when the car starts up... but then stops after about 5 seconds.

The noise sounds like the hood is open and the metal stand is making the noise... if that makes sense.??

I have seen that ppl are using wd40 and replacing the belts etc... would this just be a belt related problem??

cheers,

Nick

[GTR-N1]

What kind of noise is it?

Is it a squeal?

Is it a clatter?

Does it not happen when the car has been warmed up?

Without knowing more info, it might just be a belt. In that case, you can spray just a little WD40 on one belt and see if it stops. Stop the engine > start it again > see if it's silent. The WD40 is just a temp measure > check and replace the belt if necessary (if it's cracked, frayed or not sitting flush in it's pulleys.

If it's a clatter, you can get a 30cm wooden dowel and put one end on parts of the engine (with the other at your ear). Valve lifters?

Congrats on your purchase. How long ago did you take ownership? Was it a dealership? If it was & it's recent, could they look at it for you?

[dori34]

sounds like a belt related problem.

take it to your mechanic and let them check the belts out, most cases they are worn and causing a squeel.

[666DAN]

I'd be thinking lifters, once a bit of oil gets through the head they go quiet....normally. Or may want to check the timing belt idler.

[holty]

Hey its a squeel... and it only come on when i start the engine for 3 secons or so...

I believe it is a belt related problem.. mayb loose or old? but im worried because it goes away and doesnt come back until i start it again..

(I guess thats a good thing lol...)

Generally only happens when car engine is alwready warm... ??

[mad082]

that would be the belt slipping and then heating up and gripping (similar how racing slicks get more grip when they are hot). i would tighten the belts a touch and see if it goes away

[holty]

that would be the belt slipping and then heating up and gripping (similar how racing slicks get more grip when they are hot). i would tighten the belts a touch and see if it goes away

Thanks mate,

I will try that and get back 2 you

[666DAN]

If you've just bought it, I'd say they used some 'Armor All' to tart up the engine bay, I bet it made its way onto the belts

Edited October 9, 2009 by 666DAN

[holty]

Hey.. nah its not an armarold problem cos he didnt shine it up or anything...

One of the belts seems loose.. possibly the timing belt? the top one of the r34 ... ?

A mate of mine said it could be a water pump bearing... ? any help guys.. it only stays on for a small time then goes until i start again..

seems like when i start it up the volt meter Fluctuates with the noise then stays stable... could this imply that the alternator belt could be loose??

help plz.

[holty]

Found out what the noise was... the tensioner for the alternator had a missing bolt... bolt in... all fixed..

thanks guys for you help.!!!