1988 340 1.4DL Belt Screech

S60-MBS · Oct 19th, 2008, 17:45

Hi folks,
Over the past few days
i noticed my 340 which is now my regular drive to work make screeching sound from the drive belts,this happens mainly when its cold and once car is warmed up the noise dispears,While car is cold the noise increass in pitch when lights etc are switched on.Would this indicate a problem with the belt or the alternator?,I am currently trying to find alternator belt but seems to be abit difficult.

TIA

Mo

Paul Clifton · Oct 19th, 2008, 18:02

Usually this indicates the belt is loose or has gone hard and needs replacing.

Paul.

S60-MBS · Oct 19th, 2008, 18:04

Thanks for that Paul,I was begining to think that too as car is 20 yrs old still on original belt.now I just need to find a new belt .

Regards
Mo

S60-MBS · Oct 20th, 2008, 18:39

Thanks again Paul,I managed to renew belt now was actually quite easy to find from local parts factors,Euro car parts and Volvo dont seem to stock many bits for the 340 anymore.Very easy job renewing the belt,While working on belt noticed a smell of petrol on checking found one of the 2 pipes leading into fuel pump leaking,It had split at the point where there is a copper tube fitted.Thankfully had loads of spare fuel pipe and got it sorted in minutes,After oil and filter change,new rotor arm etc cars back to its usual self.

Oct 19th, 2008, 17:45	#1
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	1988 340 1.4DL Belt Screech Hi folks, Over the past few days i noticed my 340 which is now my regular drive to work make screeching sound from the drive belts,this happens mainly when its cold and once car is warmed up the noise dispears,While car is cold the noise increass in pitch when lights etc are switched on.Would this indicate a problem with the belt or the alternator?,I am currently trying to find alternator belt but seems to be abit difficult. TIA Mo __________________

Oct 19th, 2008, 18:02	#2
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	belt Usually this indicates the belt is loose or has gone hard and needs replacing. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Oct 19th, 2008, 18:04	#3
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	Thanks for that Paul,I was begining to think that too as car is 20 yrs old still on original belt.now I just need to find a new belt . Regards Mo __________________

Oct 20th, 2008, 18:39	#4
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	Thanks again Paul,I managed to renew belt now was actually quite easy to find from local parts factors,Euro car parts and Volvo dont seem to stock many bits for the 340 anymore.Very easy job renewing the belt,While working on belt noticed a smell of petrol on checking found one of the 2 pipes leading into fuel pump leaking,It had split at the point where there is a copper tube fitted.Thankfully had loads of spare fuel pipe and got it sorted in minutes,After oil and filter change,new rotor arm etc cars back to its usual self. __________________

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