Okay lovely people, diagnoses please if possible. Ive got a squealing in time with the engine (only above 1,000rpm) that is also intermitent (will stop for a mile, then start then stop). Coupled with what looks like very small blue flames coming from a section of the wiring loom. near the distributor and starter motor, although i cant see this as much any more. Ive had an alternator conversion done but that was over 2000 miles ago and the fan belt doesnt seem lose or tight so i dont think it can be that... Any ideas?
Thankyou!
Squealing Noise
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ashleywakeling
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Squealing Noise
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Re: Squealing Noise
The belt should be TIGHT. Flames are worrying - do you only see that in the dark? If so = perhaps just old HT leads - although doesn't explain noise. Is the starter perhaps 'stuck in' and being spun round at great speed by the engine?
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mike.perry
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Re: Squealing Noise
Ir you have an old or slightly loose fan belt it is more likely to squeal with an alternator
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Re: Squealing Noise
The squeeling could also be coming from a bearing in the alternator, a friend of mine had it with a dodgy one he fitted to his mini...
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