unpleasant noise?!

[south_wales_saxo]

Took the car for a drive and everything was fine for the 1st 10mins, then a rubbing/squeeking noise started happening. It stops when i put my foot down, but when i let off or drop the clutch, it starts again, its sounds alot like a loose belt, but theres only the timing belt and alternator belt to look at and when the car is idleing it doesn't make a noise so i can't tell what it is. My mate thinks its the alternator belt, but if anyones got any other theories, let me know.

Cheers guys

[Badgerman]

I have exactly the same prob in my 2000 VTR. smileys/smiley19.gif It goes as soon as I accellerate and comes back when I put the clutch in or let the engine slow. It also only seems to happen in 4th or 5th

Any ideas much appreciated smileys/smiley5.gif

[Sean]

sound like the alternator belt.when you accelerate, a load is put on the belt, therefor it doesn't sqeak. try driving with your lights off(during the day!) then turning them on. if the sqeaking goes away when the lights are turned on then it's the alternator belt. smileys/smiley4.gif

[Badgerman]

Great thanks, will try tomoz.

[Scott]

sounds like the exact sypmtoms i had, driveshaft was goosed.

[wideboy]

me too also mate

is it the same side as the bearing that needed changing a little while ago...?

[Badgerman]

The lights trick didnt work, nor did putting on the wipers, de-mister, CD and winding windows up and down!

Driveshaft is that expensive? smileys/smiley19.gif

[liquid8]

mine makes a grinding noise in 2nd to 5th when i let my foot off the throtle

[Saxo_Wilson]

I had the same problem with the squeaking noise. I found out the fluid had leaked out from the drive shaft, so that’s why it was squeaking. Because I drove the car with no fluid I needed both drive shafts replacing. I didn’t pay anything though as the car is still under warranty. But I think a drive shaft is like £150. Correct me if I am wrong.

[Scott]

i paid 96 quid exchange for my shaft

[Badgerman]

Yep its a drive shaft prob. Just checked it and the drivers CV boot clip has fallen off and there is grease everywhere on the wheel. smileys/smiley19.gif

I have booked in to have it re-greased as happarantly its special transmission grease that comes with the boot. Hopefully its not too buggered and doesnt mean a new shaft...

Anyone know about the grease or how much a shaft costs fitted? Is it an all in one unit as I only will need the drivers side?

[Dan]

£96 scott was that for both cv joints? i paid about £35 exchange for one. but had the same symtoms when mine went.

[Scott]

96 quid was for whole exchange shaft matey

[S9_DAN]

i just got mine done! The clip went on my CV boot but i had it done but it went agen this time it was the driveshaft! cost me £85 for the whole drive shaft brand new!

[Badgerman]

Where was that from?

Did the fact that the CV clip went make you have to get a new drive shaft? I was hoping to repack it with grease and everything will be sorted smileys/smiley4.gif

[Scott]

the problem is how long has the cv joint been exposed to the elements? it could have been months and if its making that sort of noise chances are it is fucked and repacking with grease wont really help but best to try the cheapest option first

[VTR_BOY]

I can get a shaft 4 £35 but thats from my work
u can buy a cv boot on its own and that comes wi the clip and grease

[Badgerman]

Regreased the CV and sealed up the clip. Noises seem OK. Hope it lasts...

[pug_boe]

drive shafts are a nightmare lol
i actually needed two replaced - they only charged me £140 mind including labour smileys/smiley2.gif