Hi Mike,
Hi Mike,

That makes sense. The alt belt did show some glazing, I just didn't know
that that was where the sound was coming from. The times when I've heard
the belt scream with the engine warm were all at night when the
headlights were on.

$25 for two belts, and now I have usable spares stashed under the back
seat. Kinda makes the dirt under my fingernails worthwhile.

</Greg>

Mike Collum wrote:
> Greg Potts wrote:
>> My vanagon occaisionally makes a hideous screeching sound just after
>> starting up.
>
>
> The noise you're hearing is due to a worn and/or glazed alternator belt.
>  The power steering belt wouldn't have enough strain on it unless you
> were "In the stops" at start up.

--
Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
www.busesofthecorn.com
www.pottsfamily.ca

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