squeaking idler pulleys

[PaulSV6]

Its either the Pulley or the Bearings inside the pulley.

Not sure of the cost, i just tightened up the idler pulley & the noise went away but this was on a different car.
No squeaks on the SV6 as yet!

 

[VTCommoDude]

Is the idler the part behind the pulley? Mine gives an occaisional movement every couple of seconds. There looks like there is a spring inside? How can this be fixed?

 

[evil-matty]

I have same annoying squeal. Lasts about 5 minutes until engine is warm then is practically gone. Tried explaining to mechanic but would have to leave car overnight for them to cold start it. They lubed some pulleys and it was gone for about 2 weeks but back again. car has only done 35k so not like its old and worn? anyone know if its a cheap or easy fix? VZ SS

 

[naf33n]

ok found another example to back up my belt theory.

today the boss' vz monaro had the belt changed to stop the squeek.

so that 3 cars i know of, all fixed by replacing the belt, it cost about $25 bucks and takes 15 mins to change,

 

[vxcalais_01]

I thought it may be that, haven't pulled it apart yet to have a good look. Sprayed some CRC on it and it went away for about 10 minutes and its back again. Its annoying:bang:

Use Innox spray, or lannox. They are some of the best spray lubricants. Just dont get it on the belt. See how they go. Its like a common thing with Holdens.

 

[HUMBLZ]

any new solutions people?im having the same problem

 

[richie_rich]

i have the same thing! i change the belt over and in about 6 week's it come back. but it only happen's when the car changes gear, it's got some think to do with the rpms of the motor, i think

 

[andyman]

i have the same thing! i change the belt over and in about 6 week's it come back. but it only happen's when the car changes gear, it's got some think to do with the rpms of the motor, i think

inertia of the water pump still trying to spin faster, happens at high rpm

 

[black as]

inertia of the water pump still trying to spin faster, happens at high rpm

I don't think its that because it does it at idle until its warmed up a little, tried CRC and talc powder and its still there:bang::bang::bang:

 

[HUMBLZ]

my car is at the mechanics rite now getting new bearings in them..ill let you know how it sounds when i get it back:thumbsup: