Fiat Panda 1.1 Active Serpentine Belt
I own a 2007 Fiat Panda 1.1 Active. It's currently done 49,000 miles and I've just had the serpentine belt replaced as the old one was making a chirping sound. However I've noticed that since the new one has been fitted, there is still a chirping sound that is coming from the alternator belt area. Up until now it's been a very reliable car to drive. I'm wondering whether it might not have been tensioned correctly or if there is an issue with one of the pulleys? It's a very simple system as there's only two pulleys the belt rotates on, the alternator one and the crankshaft one (I think). Both pulleys look ok, but I'm not a car expert so I just wanted some general advice.
Many thanks
Many thanks
Asked on 18 November 2016 by ajudd18
Answered by
Honest John
Logic indicates that either the alternator or one of the pulleys has a worn bearing. If there's any movement in and out on a pulley, that will indicate a worn bearing, just as the first test of a wheel wearing is movement in and out when the car is jacked up.
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