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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Tifoso1, Nov 17, 2004.

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  1. Tifoso1

    Tifoso1 F1 Rookie

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    #1 Tifoso1, Nov 17, 2004
    This only happens right after I washed the car, and it will only last no more than a few seconds. I had the major service done exactly a year ago so the belts are new. Is this something I should worry about and is there something I can do to get this to stop? Oh, the car is a Testarossa. TIA.
     
  2. TCM

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    #2 TCM, Nov 17, 2004
    No need to worry. Most likely the water is getting into the engine compartment and getting on the belt, causing it to slip (squeek) a bit when you first start the car. After it gets dry, it goes away. Pretty normal occurence. Hope this helps.
     
  3. Tifoso1

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    #3 Tifoso1, Nov 17, 2004
    Thank you for answering, really appreciate your help. I didn't think that it would be a big deal, but needed some reassurance. Again, thanks.
     
  4. Forzaholics Anonymous

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    #4 Forzaholics Anonymous, Nov 18, 2004
    Mine started to squeak after the last rainstorm in So Cal. Two weeks later it broke on the way home at 11 o clock at night at 6000 rpm. It wasn't all that new anyhow but now I am carrying spares and the appropriate wrenches to be on the safe side.

    It's just one more thing besides the flashlight and fire extinguisher.
     
  5. Tifoso1

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    #5 Tifoso1, Nov 18, 2004
    Thank you for your input, my car only does that after a wash. And it only lasted for no more than a few seconds so hopefully it is not a real issue with the belts. Also, I will be honest with you, if the belt does break, which I hope that it never will (knock on wood) :) I wouldn't know how to fix it myself and I think the engine has to come out in order for the belt to be changed.
     
  6. Barnone 308

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    #6 Barnone 308, Nov 18, 2004
    Be careful, it could be bearings slowly beginning to wear.
     
  7. Barnone 308

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    #7 Barnone 308, Nov 18, 2004

    If the belt busted, more then just belts would need changing. You should keep a record for when the belts were changed last. There have been big discusion on this belt changing issue on f chat. I am almost tired of it. My advice is follow the manual..
     
  8. Bob Zambelli

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    #8 Bob Zambelli, Nov 18, 2004
    I have seen and heard this on many 308s that I've serviced, just after wash or rain. The noise comes from the alternator/water pump belt, not the cam belts. Don't worry - just drive the car.
    The 308 does not use a normal V-belt. Instead, it's a Gates Polyflex. Very noisy when wet but it rarely lasts more than 10 or 20 seconds - a bit longer at idle.
    The absolute WORSE thing you can do to a 308 belt is make it too tight - almost guaranteed to ruin the water pump and/or alternator bearings. If it slips a bit, it might wear out prematurely but, a belt is a lot less grief to change than the water pump.
    BobZ.
     

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