Belt squeaking

[Brody]

I've just gotten my car back from a mechanical problem that took out all my belts via the radiator fan

On a cold start, the belts squeak for 10 seconds or so, and sometimes when im driving. Doesn't seem to be a major problem, though interested to know if any1 had a quickfix?

Im thinking of spraying wd40 there, though wouldn't that cause the belts to slip and be pointles?

[Bozz]

Squeaking for a few seconds on startup means the fan/alternator belt is too loose. This is because the viscous clutch needs a short period of time to free itself and let the fan freespin without being locked to the pulley. It will squeak like buggery when the hot weather arrives and the viscous clutch decides it wants to lock up to drive the fan at full speed.

Return it to the monkeys... umm mechanics that did the work and get them to tighten it a tiny bit. If they tighten it too much it will chew out your alternator and water pump bearings.

[Brody]

noooo ive just had my fan destory all the belts and crack my radiator...don't want it again...how hard is it to tighten myself?

[macka]

Brody u may have to lubricate the belts if they are new or have just been put back in and havent been done.

I beleive graphite belt powder is the go for that to stop the squeeking