sp8s 1 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Got a squeeling noise coming from the front of my engine (M44) Thought it was the idler pulley for the drive belt. Greased that made, no difference. The other night I started the car noise was there and got louder when I turned the headlights on. MMMMMM Now Im thinking it may be the alternator bearings. Noise only there at low revs - idle and just above. What say you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Belt tensioner bearing ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 59 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Belt tensioner bearing ? +1... surpentine belt, cyclone valve, vacuum leak, tensioner, idler, waterpump... could be a number of things best to take it to your local specialist before you replace many parts that you may not need Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Was going to do the tensioner and water pump at Christmas along with major service of water system. Looks llike Christmas may come early for lilbma. Really need to get a stethoscope as I cant lean over the engine through back injury. Thanks for your input Guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
