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Mark Freeman (Mrpc12)
Junior Member
Username: Mrpc12
Post Number: 66
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 8:50 pm: | |
Cool. Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'll take it in for an oil change soon and have them check the squeel but hold off on the belts for at least another year. |
Arnaldo Torres (Caribe)
Member
Username: Caribe
Post Number: 417
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 8:33 pm: | |
After 12 years, the belts and bearings on my TR were in near new condition. A 550 with 4 years, with updated and much improved technology, I would guess they are still new. Even 30K seems ridiculous to me (IMHO), but then, why not if you can afford it.
By the way, I thought you did not need to remove the engine to perform the major service on the 550. Hence, it should be considerably cheaper than on a TR. |
Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member
Username: Glassman
Post Number: 87
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 8:18 pm: | |
David,
Woops the last time I brought this up I was the so called owner of a Garage Queen. Since then I have done a complete service and I swear to God I have put at least 40 Miles on this car. I intend to put on at least another 40 before the next service. It has been 14 years since a service.
Bad boy!!! |
david handa (Davehanda)
Junior Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 201
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 7:55 pm: | |
Bill, how long had it been since your tensioners were last changed? The newest 308 is now 17 years old, this 550 is only four years old!
Bruce, it was Duracell :-) Things are fine, and I am getting my 328 (new to me) back from a major on Wed night! Yea!
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Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Junior Member
Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 78
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 7:48 pm: | |
Sounds like an accessory belt. Wait for 30k BUT..have them check for cracking and dryness |
Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member
Username: Glassman
Post Number: 85
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 7:27 pm: | |
I had a screetching sound on start up on my 308 with 22,000 miles on it. After a complete service, the only thing really needing replacement was the tensioner bearings. They were absolutely SHOT. Very close to seize up and a belt or two turning into smoke! Definately check the accessory belts, and then think about the bearings!!!! |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 830
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 7:12 pm: | |
mark
i would agree with david..wait for the major 30k, cam and timing belts together, along with replacing water pumps, and anything else you can financially do...maybe just an adjustment or a little spray..
hey mr eveready, how are things??
bruce |
david handa (Davehanda)
Junior Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 200
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 7:00 pm: | |
The squeel is likely an accessory drive belt. It may need adjustment, or a little shot of "belt dressing". I would change the timing belts at the factory recommended time...But hey, I'm a 328 owner so what the F do I know... |
Mark Freeman (Mrpc12)
Junior Member
Username: Mrpc12
Post Number: 65
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 6:11 pm: | |
I just passed 20K miles on my 1998 550. Do you think it's time to have the belts replaced? The manual says 30K miles. I hear a squeel when I first fire up the engine on a cold start. |