GU Patrol 2002 Front End Noise
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 01, 2005 at 11:46
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Has anyone experienced a front end tinkering noise (fan area) when starting the engine cold (first thing in the morning). Noise tends to fade away after 3-5 minutes idling. My car is a 4.2td model. Sounds like a bearing noise but not sure. Much appreciated for any info.
Reply By: GUPatrol - Tuesday, Nov 01, 2005 at 13:14
Tuesday, Nov 01, 2005 at 13:14
Be ready with a
water spray, spray the belts and pulleys.
If the noise disspears it is the belts, if the belts are noisy, best thing is to replace them…
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Follow Up By: sagatarian - Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 09:21
Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 09:21
Thanks for the reply, when you say
water spray does that mean
water dispersant or just plain
water. My car has only 45,000 km's, is it premature for belts to be replaced at this stage?
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Follow Up By: GUPatrol - Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 10:36
Thursday, Nov 03, 2005 at 10:36
When I say spray it is just
water, it allow the belts to quiet down and troubleshoot the problem.
I replace my belts every 40000kms, they last more than that (much more) but they glaze and start to wear the pulleys down so for the cost you are better off replacing them but use genuine belts or excellent quality ones.
They are a piece of cake to replace.
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Reply By: Jim - Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 08:46
Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 08:46
I agree with the belts. Just had
mine replaced as I was having the noise problem. I have had to have this done twice. Just spray them and you soon know. It will also assure you that it not something more serious.
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