Hey guys,

Recently purchased a Seicento Sporting abarth in Grey :slayer:


I have had it a week or so and its started to make a weird noise, it sounds like a childs electric car, and there is a screech now and then, is this a belt going? if so what one?

mnay thanks for your help

does the noise go with the engine revvs or with the speed of the car.

drive down the road(quiet empty safe one) then listen whilst coasting out of gear. if your brave turn the engine off. BUT NOT TURN TOO FAR TO ENGAGE STEERING LOCK.
this will tell you whether its engine or drive train.

could be a siezing pulley on the timing belt or alternator. or simply a rubbing cover. worst, gearbox or oil pump blocked

nearly always a simple easy fix

thanks mate ill try that later

If its engine speed related, remove the alternator drive belt.

If the noise goes away its an alternator problem, if it stays, probably cam belt tensioner.

Does the car have a belt history?

cheers

SPD

Hi RallyCinq, It seems to go with the revs when im driving. It does have some bits i will check later and also try the other suggestion and let you guys know what i find...thanks for the replies