mel wood Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 We have a 58 reg Boxer 2.2, 100 bhp 5 speed with 9000 miles on the clock. We park at the top of our sloping drive. On starting in a morning (but at no other time) we have a squealling noise which lasts for a few seconds. By the time we have reversed down the drive the noise has stopped. Depressing the accelerator makes no difference to the noise. Has anyone any ideas of the cause? We are taking the vehicle to Peugeot on Monday so they can have it overnight. This may be a waste of time as we have not had the noise when starting on the flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Possibly one of the ancillery belts needs a tighten. Got the same on ours while we were away not had the chance to do it yet. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek500 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 We had this a couple of time last September with our Fiat. Only happened on first start of the day. When it was serviced in January, I mentioned it when it was up on the ramp. The mechanic had a look, tugged at rubber belt and said everything was fine. It hasn't happened again since last September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindiboy Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 It's a slipping drive belt, locate and adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Experience suggests that when a belt has been slipping for a while it has worn and stretched. Adjusting it may well cure the problem for a while but eventually it will either squeal again or probably break. I would pre empt that by fitting a new belt as soon as the old one starts to squeal - after all it's not as if they are expensive now is it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin weston Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I hope my comments help. I have had the same experience on my 07 Peugeot. I believe that the problem is due to water getting on the engine drive belt(s). I park my van on my slightly sloping drive nose-down. Although I had a shield fitted to the engine this did not stop underbonnet water ingress and I temporarily taped the windscreen to scuttle joint and from then on I didn't get the squealing on start-up after rain. When I first heard the noise I was somewhat alarmed, but recognised it was belt slip. I soon realised that it only happened if there had been some rainfall in the previous day. Therefore you shoudn't adjust your belts as they are probably correctly tensioned. You may be interested to know that Peugeot/Fiat are now fitting a double-sided adhesive foam tape (approx 12mm x 2mm section) between the scuttle panels and the winscreen. I am looking to apply a similar solution myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 If it happens first thing for a few seconds it is most certainly a drive belt slipping - probably the alternators. The belt may be slack or slightly worn. Cure adjust or replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek500 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Mine's a 2005 Fiat and both occasions it happened was first start in the morning after overnight rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel wood Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks for suggestions. The van goes in on Monday so I'll let you know what the outcome is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel wood Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Hi folks, Two belts wer replaced by Peugeot under warranty - the atlernator belt anf the power steering belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob b Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I routinely spray the belts on the camper & car with Belt dressing. It quietens down the belts and stops them cracking. Available in aerosol from your local Auto Factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolyk Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Our 09 Boxer squealed on startup, which only happened after it had rained. The windscreen to scuttle joint had the double sided tape but on the nearside it had parted from the screen and allowed water to penetrate. I've now put some black pvc tape along the length of the screen and it has cured the water penetration and, hopefully, the squeal. Initially I though that I'd get Peugeot to replace the joining strip but the pvc tape is a perfectly satisfactory solution and is hardly noticeable so I'll probably leave it as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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