Leaking Drive Belt Tensioner...?

[rptsport]

I've got a squeaking/shrieking noise from the drive belt on my Celica TSport 03 reg - not all the time and some times louder than others, and it changes slightly when I put my foot on the clutch.

Toyota said it was a 'leaking drive belt tensioner' which would be approx £95 (plus whatever it takes to sort it...).

It doesn't appear to be causing any problems apart from the embarrassing noise! Can anyone comment on this please...?

[matty_GT]

My car makes that noise but only when its cold same as my mates, I assumed the belt just needed tightening but then our cars are gen6 GT's, not much help to you sorry.

[ReaperGFX]

get some wd40 or other spray lubricant and spray it on your aux belt, if the noise goes away then its the belt, there is also a guide on here that explains how to change it and should save you a few quid.

[rptsport]

get some wd40 or other spray lubricant and spray it on your aux belt, if the noise goes away then its the belt, there is also a guide on here that explains how to change it and should save you a few quid.

Many thanks to you both for your replies - we've tried spraying water on the belt before and it goes off - so I'll check out the instructions for changing the belt, if I can find it. If that fails we'll try tightening it... Cheers. ;)

[T600]

Changing the belt may be the ideal solution.

But this is a common problem that many have solved permanently just using a belt lube. If the belt isn't frayed then changing it is probably unnecessary.