There's a budgie under my bonnet (belt squeal problem)

[domwells27 0]

Ok, so ever since I have swapped my chargers over I have horrendous belt squeal. Sounds just like a budgie hiding in my engine bay. From cold it's always squeaky, but once up to temp it doesnt squeak on idle, but still squeaks anytime i'm on throttle.

 

I poured a few drops of water on the belt and the squeal stops, but can't quite remember if this means the belt is too tight or loose. If it's too loose I guess it means the tensioner is shagged. Are the solid tensioners any good, are they adjustable?

 

If its too tight what can I do?

 

Cheers

 

Dom

[domwells27 0]

Any body? Getting pretty embarrasing now :(

[Rob_B 0]

have you tried changing the belt? i wouldn't put a solid tensioner on there, try changing the belt first then sourcing a tensioner second