Jim Coleman Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Hi all hope you are all well and keeping safe. in the last couple of days I have replaced the fan/ utility belt and installed a new belt tensioner on a 2007/8 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 petrol and everything seems ok, however, the belt squeals when the steering wheel is turned in either direction and sometimes when the engine is first started I have checked the tensioner fittings and everything looks and feels sound. Can anyone offer me some pointers / advice. Thanks in advance. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vauxhall Owners Club Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hi Jim....welcome to the Forum This is an issue I am experiencing on a constant basis nowadays. Having successfully fitted numerous belts over the years and never had any issues, but recently I have had a spate of 'squeeky' belts. I am quite sure it relates to the country of manufacture (China) and even though the latest 'squeeky' belt I fitted was a Gates belt it was still made in China, which to me signifies that it is of poor quality (e.g. possibly not much rubber content?). I would source a reputable make of belt and preferably not one made it China .... this should resolve the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coleman Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Many thanks for the help, I will now look into this, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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