Thanks. My mechanic agrees but as I posted later it seems to be the AC belt.
But tightening all belts seems like a good idea, don't you think?

William

----- Original Message -----
From: "sg" <sg@sunsetwinona.com>
To: "developtrust" <developtrust@HOME.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 3:52 PM
Subject: Re: Strange rattle/squeek from engine during idle

> tighten your alternator belt:  loosen the bolt/nut securing the alternator
> to its positioning rod, use a metal pipe to wedge the alternator housing
> away from the engine (ie pulling up), retighten bolt nut.  before you do
> this, notice how loose the belt is (you can use the looseness of the other
> belts as a point of reference).  tighten the belt a little at a time until
> the squeak goes away, thus avoiding overtightening.
> -steve and buster (who just underwent above procedure yesterday to elimate
> similar squeak)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "developtrust" <developtrust@HOME.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 3:47 PM
> Subject: Strange rattle/squeek from engine during idle
>
>
> > Greetings everyone,
> > While delivering those seats I sold to www.forwardair.com this AM I
> noticed
> > an odd squeak during idle and start up coming from the engine
compartment.
> >
> > Upon parking with emergency brake on and looking at the engine I could
not
> > seem to fine from where it came but when I pushed down on the alternator
> it
> > continued and pulled up it seemed to lessen.
> >
> > years ago I saw a mechanic put some kind of chalk on a fan belt to get
rid
> > of a squeak. could this be the same thing?
> >
> > The squeak is becoming irritating. It does not interfere with
performance
> > but only happens at idle with the clutch disengaged waiting at a red
> light.
> >
> > Any help will be appreciated. It seems to be getting worse as time goes
> by.
> >
> > William
> >
>
>