Punto Mark 2 Problem

[HizoTeamPunto]

Hey im new here just brought a punto mark 2.

Everything is well but when you start the car it makes a screeching noice, it goes but again when you rev the engine its there. It goes away completely when the temperature gauge reaches quarter mark. Can someone please help me?

Thanks

EDIT: Can the Fan Belt Be causing this?

 

[varesecrazy]

hi , it does sounds like the fan belt,
try spraying WD40 on it ( or even hairspray..),
Charlie

 

[HizoTeamPunto]

hi , it does sounds like the fan belt,
try spraying WD40 on it ( or even hairspray..),
Charlie

Hi Charlie, i asked the previous owner and he said its the fan belt, im new so i dont know where the fan belt is located can you give me a brief discription please? Thanks

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi ,
as you open the bonnett.. it's at the left of the engine , at the left hand rear is a silver/grey coloured electric motor ( alternator), the fan belt is the black band that goes from there forwards to the engine ( the engine turns the belt to drive the alternator to make electric to charge the battery).

with the engine off and cold..!!

try feeling the belt ( you'll have to lean over the engine a little- you may get dirty)
the inneredge of the belt has a V shape to it , or a series of little peaks , try "twisting" the belt from side to side..if you can do more than 1/4 of a turn ( 90 degrees) then it's too loose and will need to be tightened,

try using the "SEARCH" icon , on the red banner above this,

it's a fiddly job , so have a good read before attempting it,
it may be worth fitting a new belt, as it'll be worn if it's been slipping for long,
Charlie

 

[ItalianJob11]

Ye probably the fanbelt, try smearing the inner edge of it with washing up liquid. Sounds wierd, but worked for me on a cinquecento and I've seen electricians do it with alternator belts

 

[varesecrazy]

Ye probably the fanbelt, try smearing the inner edge of it with washing up liquid. Sounds wierd, but worked for me on a cinquecento and I've seen electricians do it with alternator belts

yes, you're just trying to make the wear surfaces of the belt "tacky" again,
years ago - there was an industrial aerosol product called Belt Doctor,
it was just like cheap hairspray..!!,

but in my experience squaky car belts are on their way out never work that well again , and you'll be better off with a new belt,
Charlie

 

[ItalianJob11]

varesecrazy's probably right, I'd suggest trying the cheap fix, if not, a new belt it is

 

[HizoTeamPunto]

Is this the fan belt? sorry i had to use twitter to upload the pic.

https://twitter.com/#!/Hizo_TeamPunto/status/161442388286513152/photo/1

 

[varesecrazy]

Yes it is,
did it seem loose..??,
Charlie

p.s. this could be my first ever tweet..!!