loud squeal from front ; what is it

Jan 20th, 2007, 11:35

I have a p reg old 2.0 litre s40 which does not get used much but has developed a loud intermitent sqeal from somewhere at the front. It only makes the noise when the car is moving so not the engine itself.

I notice it at slow sleeps, once it starts it goes on for several minutes. I don't think it is brake related as it continues when the brakes are dabbed. However it does change tone if I wiggle the steering wheel left or right. Any ideas to solve this ?

john

mr_roll · Jan 20th, 2007, 13:25

I may be off on the totally wrong start, but I've had squeals from my cars and they are either a problem with one of the belts under the bonnet (The belts have become loose and need tightening up)

Although if its when you turn the wheel, hmm, total guess at somthing wrong with the power steering?

Walt Smithson · Jan 23rd, 2007, 10:14

Hi My guess is it's the alternator drive belt (what we used to call the fan belt) it will also drive the power steering pump so when you turn the wheel the extra effort from the pump makes the belt slip more.

walt (fast becoming a Volvo nut)

Jan 20th, 2007, 11:35	#1
ludders Guest Location:	loud squeal from front ; what is it I have a p reg old 2.0 litre s40 which does not get used much but has developed a loud intermitent sqeal from somewhere at the front. It only makes the noise when the car is moving so not the engine itself. I notice it at slow sleeps, once it starts it goes on for several minutes. I don't think it is brake related as it continues when the brakes are dabbed. However it does change tone if I wiggle the steering wheel left or right. Any ideas to solve this ? john

Jan 20th, 2007, 13:25	#2
mr_roll Junior Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2009 20:46 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newcastle View Photos By: mr_roll	I may be off on the totally wrong start, but I've had squeals from my cars and they are either a problem with one of the belts under the bonnet (The belts have become loose and need tightening up) Although if its when you turn the wheel, hmm, total guess at somthing wrong with the power steering?

Jan 23rd, 2007, 10:14	#3
Walt Smithson Volvos rock Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2018 18:59 Join Date: May 2006 Location: GOOLE	Hi My guess is it's the alternator drive belt (what we used to call the fan belt) it will also drive the power steering pump so when you turn the wheel the extra effort from the pump makes the belt slip more. walt (fast becoming a Volvo nut)

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