Slipping Alternator Belt

August 19, 2006

Hey folks

I just had my Avensis in for a 60k service about 3 weeks ago. I have now started to get some whizzing sound from the belts by the alternator. Not sure exactly which belt it is.

It sounds something like this:

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/audio...e_belt_slip.mp3

However no screeching noise but something similar. Is it difficult/expensive to fix?

The sound does not go away its there all the time.

Any help is appreciated.

/Roy

August 19, 2006

Hey folks
I just had my Avensis in for a 60k service about 3 weeks ago. I have now started to get some whizzing sound from the belts by the alternator. Not sure exactly which belt it is.
It sounds something like this:
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/audio...e_belt_slip.mp3
However no screeching noise but something similar. Is it difficult/expensive to fix?
The sound does not go away its there all the time.
Any help is appreciated.
/Roy

thats definitly a slipping belt with engine of push on the belts and they should be very taught if not they want tightening :thumbsup:

August 22, 2006

If it's just a loose belt ( not damaged/frayed/dying etc ) then it's a 2 minute job to do it yourself.

However, if it's only started doing it since the service then take it back and point out to them that it's surely more than a coincidence and they should tighten it up for you for free !

August 26, 2006

If it's just a loose belt ( not damaged/frayed/dying etc ) then it's a 2 minute job to do it yourself.
However, if it's only started doing it since the service then take it back and point out to them that it's surely more than a coincidence and they should tighten it up for you for free !

the belt was cracked. strange that they didnt see it on the 60k service....

-85£ anyway fixed now.

August 30, 2006

If it's just a loose belt ( not damaged/frayed/dying etc ) then it's a 2 minute job to do it yourself.
However, if it's only started doing it since the service then take it back and point out to them that it's surely more than a coincidence and they should tighten it up for you for free !
the belt was cracked. strange that they didnt see it on the 60k service....
-85£ anyway fixed now.

I have the same sort of noise comming from the power steering belt but does'nt do it all the time.Its knackered belt tensioner which I'll get replaced when its serviced.Is this common?