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cold starts alternater squeel
« on: March 15, 2008, 15:51:16 »
somtimes when i start my jimny the what sounds like the alternater belt squeels and the power is down but as the squeel wears off when driving the noticable power returns , anyone had this
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Re: cold starts alternater squeel
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2008, 19:12:42 »
Obviously your altenator belt is slipping..I would suggest you try tighting it or replacing it...

If it has been slipping a while it may well be glazed,then it will need replacing..

Cheers Gav

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Re: cold starts alternater squeel
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2008, 16:44:13 »
its a new un and its tight
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Re: cold starts alternater squeel
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2008, 23:29:38 »
Then its not tight enough! I some times get a simialr problem - tightening the belt usualy cures it, but it also could be a water pump bearing problem.
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Re: cold starts alternater squeel
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2008, 03:12:47 »
new water pump aswell , ill tighten the belt tommorow and see what happens.
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Re: cold starts alternater squeel
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2008, 15:40:45 »
I find that I have to tighten the belt more than recommended to stop the slipping, which also puts strain on the water pump, but if I set it as recommended it slips and doesn't charge as at the required rate!
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