VS loud squeaking noise

[jared_vn]

Hi guys,
In the last week mum hasnt stopped complaining to me about her VS S2 acclaim wont stop squeaking. Its definately coming from the fan belt but i cant work out what would stop it. It only happens when the weather is wet, even though the fan belt may not be. Has anyone had this problem? If so what did you do to get rid of it?

[maldotcom2]

Belt grip? Comes in an aerosole.

[FstStig]

If its squeaking and its not wet, you maybe looking at a new Belt. Sounds like her current one is wearing down. Try the Belt grip first though.

[hako]

It could also be one of the pulley bearings failing - remove the serpentine belt and try turning each pulley by hand....any that are stiff/rough will cause a squeak. If they fail completely you cannot drive the car (no waterpump/power steering etc) so unless the belt quietener stops the squeak check the pulleys.
Good Luck.

[vsl67]

As hako said ,pulley bearings and its really hard to get rid of but it can be done ,I sprayed mine with WD/rp7 every time it started sqeaking and evently went away after weeks

[jared_vn]

cheers guys, ill give the belt grip a go and if that fails then ill try a new belt. Last night i took the belt off (thank god for the belt diagrams on here) and checked most of the pulleys. One was making a slight noise but it still spun fine. i took it off and sprayed silicon lube on the bearings and it appeared to make the sound go away but once i put it back on. after 5 or 10 seconds of running the car started the squeek again.

[maldotcom2]

Perhaps a heavier type of lubricant/grease? Don't take my word for it though.

[hako]

If one of the pulley bearing was making a noise it will soon fail despite saturating with spray lubricant. When they run dry of lubricant they are self-destructing and you can bet your bottom dollar it will fail late at night far far away from home on an off-pay week. New ones cost less than a slab of XXXX.

[vsl67]

I know its defiantly wet wether related, since I started to cover my car with a water proof cover I havent had the squeek ,even though I still wash the engine down with a water blaster, so figure that one out ?

also I use RP7/Wd not so much as a lubricant but more for its water repelling properties

[jared_vn]

Knowing my luck it will probably last a while and fail on the way to my end of year exams! ill get it replaced sometime this week. Anyone know where i could get one in Adelaide? Shouldn't be hard to find at all but don't really have the time of day to even browse JC anymore (I'm at school right now - thank god for proxies). Thanks for all the help

[hako]

Sounds like a smart move. Any auto place will carry them - Repco Autobarn Supercheap etc. If the squeaky pulley is the one on the tensioner don't forget that it has a left hand thread - you undo the bolt by turning clockwise - all the other pulleys have normal right hand thread.(anti-CW to undo)
Good Luck.

[zx7rtas]

I have the same problem with my vs.I replaced the serpentine belt but the squeaking noise still arises from time to time.I bought a stick of dry lube,just touch it on the back of the belt(smooth side)with engine running,being very careful,and that usually fixes the squeak!

[vsl67]

I starting to think Holden designed this into its cars because its so common lol

[humanfly]

replaced the serp. belt 3-4 weeks ago, found the tensioner pulley to be shot, replaced that a week after, No.2 idler seems to be not right, but is ok for now (will replace this week) had the power steering pump replaced late last week, then belt started to squeek. when engine gets to 1/4 temp it stops completely. belt seems to be touching on side of alternator guides. dry-lube helps for 30sec. so does water. so does belt grip. been killing me because it's noisy as hell and i live in melbourne and it's been COLD and takes a while to warm up!! killer situation, harder to fix!!!!!!!!!!!!!