Jag XOR belt squeak

1999 JAGUAR XJR
93,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AJOHNSTONE
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After having the belts replaced recently, a squeak has appeared at startup. This disappears after a while once the car is warm. Talc and silicon spray solves the problem for a couple of day's but it does return. Any ideas as to cause and permanent cure ?
Mar 26, 2011 at 10:02 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be still loose try tensioning again and use belt dressing
Mar 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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check for any signs of oil or coolant leaking on to the belt, often this can cause this problem, new belts do tend to streach, ensure that the tensioner is working correctly, my thoughts are probably a worn inefficient tensioner.
Mar 26, 2011 at 10:27 AM
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