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Hi, 2002 rx. I have a squeak coming from the engine when you slightly touch the throttle or drive under slight labour. I was told it could be the alternator , is this a common fault. any help would be great. thanks John.

Probably need to tighten or replace your drive belts.

yeah that will most likely be timing belts. dont do what i did and get it fixed AFTER the belt came off. nearly cost me an engine (not on my lib)

Yes another person has the same problem ...
well we where thinking it was belts but they are tight and have put a little soap on them to ...
The only thing we could think it could be was a engine mount ?
I should post a new thread with a video of the sound so you can see what i mean.

Are the belt ribs shiny and cracking?

well they arent cracking not sure about shinny i will record the sound

I think i may have found my problem there was some sus rubber coated wire around one of my pulleys i pulled most of it out with some long nose but was very strange as i have no idea how it got there :/

Photos? Sounds like a broken belt or ac idler pulley.

Dropz wrote:Photos? Sounds like a broken belt or ac idler pulley.

Yer i will take a few tomorrow and i will show you what i pulled out. I will make a video to show you the sound to

The photos sorry about the delays ... I think its the belts after looking at this
Video is coming

The junk at the back

Definately belts.

Just did them. Drove home and there no difference :/

The a/c belt tensioner bearings often wear out, is that still ok?

Can you upload a small video or audio clip of the noise?

I've found with older Subarus that as the rear muffler gets old and bits inside break down that they can whistle or squeak, maybe it could be that? are you sure the noise is definitely from the engine?

does the squeak change, go or stay when you push the clutch pedal (when stationary)? it could be the thrust bearing on the diaphragm spring (I have this one, grrrrr)

possibly even a dual mass flywheel squeak, they're damn annoying!

Dropz wrote:The a/c belt tensioner bearings often wear out, is that still ok?

Can you upload a small video or audio clip of the noise?

I've found with older Subarus that as the rear muffler gets old and bits inside break down that they can whistle or squeak, maybe it could be that? are you sure the noise is definitely from the engine?

does the squeak change, go or stay when you push the clutch pedal (when stationary)? it could be the thrust bearing on the diaphragm spring (I have this one, grrrrr)

possibly even a dual mass flywheel squeak, they're damn annoying!

The a/c belt tensioner bearings often wear out, is that still ok?
Yes it seems ok only has done 120thousand kms we checked it.

Yes i have a video just need to upload it

Its definitely engine but could be a join in the exhaust ?
well not sure about the clutch but when you rev it goes away for a little bit
Mostly when you have just changed gear and get on the throttle and makes a little squeak :/
I will get that video up now