Squeak!!!

Hello,

My 52 plate 406 has developed a squeak!

When I first start the engine it sounds like a bird chirping under the
bonnet, this disappears once the engine has warmed up.

Closer examination suggests it's coming from the pulley of the unit
above the alternator (this is a 2002 406 2ltr 16v rapier petrol). Is
this the water pump?

If it is the water pump, is it an easy job to replace i.e. one I should
be able to do myself or is it a garage job?

Would adding a lubricant like this one
http://www.netparts.co.uk/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18&products_id=29
be worth a try before dismantling?

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Thanks,

Richard

 

When it is chirping, drip a little water onto the belt. Stand off to one
side of the belt track!! I expect it will stop squeaking. My 405 did
this and changing the belt fixed it.
NB I expect the the pulley you are talking about is the power steering
pump.

Bob

 

Sounds like my 405, it turned out to be my fan belt not tight, i have
not done it yet as i am just getting over a double hernia op. so it has
stopped me a little.but i will soon be back to 100% or more,lol

 

Don't tell me; the hernia was caused by pedalling too hard ;o)

(see Bystanders reply to your 405mpg post)

 

BUMP!

 

Keith i wish i knew how i got double hernias, but if anybody on here
has got one get it done .its worth it .it might be painfull for 4-5 day
trying to walk but it is worth it.

 

Chaps,

It would appear that something went wrong with my ISP's news server and
any suggestions you kindly made weren't picked up while that server was
off-line. Hence my bump message.

Would somebody please be good enough to cut and paste any posts that
were made? It would be much appreciated.

Thanks and regards,

Richard

 

Here are the replies (I have excluded non topic ones).
--
Keith W
Sunbury on Thames
(If you can't laugh at life, it ain't worth living)


When it is chirping, drip a little water onto the belt. Stand off to one
side of the belt track!! I expect it will stop squeaking. My 405 did
this and changing the belt fixed it.
NB I expect the the pulley you are talking about is the power steering
pump.

Bob


Sounds like my 405, it turned out to be my fan belt not tight, i have
not done it yet as i am just getting over a double hernia op. so it has
stopped me a little.but i will soon be back to 100% or more,lol

Chris

 

Thanks Keith, much appreciated

 

thanks for you regards

billy