Is It Fan Belt ?

[Harbottle]

Hello i have a 55 Avensis 2.0 d4d t spirit and when i engage reverse gear i get a squealing noise at the bite point that sounds like a dodgy fan belt ??? am i correct in thinking this or is it something else ???. Whatever it is would it be an easy fix ??. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks

[Phoenix999]

As it does not happen when in forward gears I am thinking it is not a belt, does the car not have electric fans anyway

[KPARRIS-JONES]

It wouldn't be a belt if it is only in one direction (as stated by Steve).

Maybe it could be something to do with the Thrust Bearing, although again that would be a continuous sound... eerm maybe there is something wrong with the reverse gear itself.

It won't be a cheap fix if it is the bearing or the gear.