marty67 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 hi folks,i just bought a focus 2002 plate 1.8 tddi ,took it home and a squealing has started from engine,sprayed the fan belt twice with wd40 both times it stopped,but seems to start again on reving engine,anyone know what the problem could be? also car has done 45,700 the timing belt hasnt been done,is it best to do it now given its age,or leave it a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 hi folks,i just bought a focus 2002 plate 1.8 tddi ,took it home and a squealing has started from engine,sprayed the fan belt twice with wd40 both times it stopped,but seems to start again on reving engine,anyone know what the problem could be? also car has done 45,700 the timing belt hasnt been done,is it best to do it now given its age,or leave it a while? the worst thing you can spray on a belt is wd40, put some talcom( however you spell it) powder on it. could be a worn belt or bad tensioner. timing belt is due at 100k or 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty67 Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 the worst thing you can spray on a belt is wd40, put some talcom( however you spell it) powder on it. could be a worn belt or bad tensioner. timing belt is due at 100k or 10 years. oh right,ooops,does the fan belt tensioner cost muc to replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 oh right,ooops,does the fan belt tensioner cost muc to replace? looking on eBay they are a whopping £130 :o have you inspected the belt? it could be worn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I will fix it! Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Hi, You could try a fan belt tensioner, if this has not cured your problem it will more than likely bt the front crankshaft oil seal. i have had this problem before. Try the tensioner first, it is the cheaper option. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Hi, You could try a fan belt tensioner, if this has not cured your problem it will more than likely bt the front crankshaft oil seal. i have had this problem before. Try the tensioner first, it is the cheaper option. Regards i very much doubt if its an oil seal in this case, the noise went away for a short period after he sprayed the belt with wd40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I will fix it! Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 i very much doubt if its an oil seal in this case, the noise went away for a short period after he sprayed the belt with wd40. Watch this space Steff! good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz01 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 hi mate the worst thing you can do is WD it, you're giving it licence to move about and have play in it, it either needs to be tightened or replaced or as another member has stated a bit of talcolm powder applied, this however is a temp fix so at somepoint you'll have to pay the price of sorting it, i hope this helps mate :) adz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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