Squealing

carseeker · 11-02-2009, 07:44 AM

Every time my friend turns his car on ('91 190) he hears a horrible squealing sound coming from the hood.

Any idea what the problem maybe be? I thought maybe it was just because it was cold, but it does it even if the engine is hot.

mamah · 11-02-2009, 08:51 AM

I don`t` know if it`s the same for a Mercedes but as far as my ex husband, a used to be mechanic, always told me, that squeal is usually a loose belt. Could be the same thing with your friends car.

carseeker · 11-02-2009, 12:31 PM

Thanks! I have heard that too, a squeaky car means a lose belt. I better tell him, I hope it's that easy. That is a cheap, easy fix. I would think that if he didn't get it fixed it might break all the way creating more damage.

Gavin · 11-02-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamah

I don`t` know if it`s the same for a Mercedes but as far as my ex husband, a used to be mechanic, always told me, that squeal is usually a loose belt. Could be the same thing with your friends car.

Exactly. Fortunately replacing a belt shouldn't cost you too much.

MercforLife · 11-02-2009, 02:03 PM

I would suggest you tell him to do it quickly because I have seen what can happen to a car when the belt breaks. Besides the fact that you can end up in a crash that you may not walk away from, the belt can remodel your whole engine and the bill will be astronomical.

TomsMerc · 11-02-2009, 02:17 PM

I agree. It's too easy a fix to let it be ignored for too long. I'm sure just about any mechanic could take care of it in just a few minutes, so tell your friend not to put it off.

McQueen · 11-02-2009, 04:13 PM

Oh yeah! I have been there with the belt breaking. Not a good thing. I lost all control of my car and went off the road. The belt just snapped and fell right off. Luckily, I wasn't hurt and there were no other cars around me.

LilyBenz · 11-02-2009, 04:48 PM

You were really lucky McQueen. What happened to the car? How much did you end up spending to fix it?

I used to work for a car service place and I have seen some nasty stuff because of silly delays that end up causing a lot of heartache. I think one of the worst ones I have seen was also because of a belt, only this time the guy wasn't as lucky as you. There was still hair and blood on the inside of the windshield when they brought the car in.

11-02-2009, 07:44 AM	#1
carseeker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 13	Squealing Every time my friend turns his car on ('91 190) he hears a horrible squealing sound coming from the hood. Any idea what the problem maybe be? I thought maybe it was just because it was cold, but it does it even if the engine is hot.

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11-02-2009, 08:51 AM	#2
mamah Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	I don`t` know if it`s the same for a Mercedes but as far as my ex husband, a used to be mechanic, always told me, that squeal is usually a loose belt. Could be the same thing with your friends car.

11-02-2009, 12:31 PM	#3
carseeker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 13	Thanks! I have heard that too, a squeaky car means a lose belt. I better tell him, I hope it's that easy. That is a cheap, easy fix. I would think that if he didn't get it fixed it might break all the way creating more damage.

11-02-2009, 02:03 PM	#5
MercforLife Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	I would suggest you tell him to do it quickly because I have seen what can happen to a car when the belt breaks. Besides the fact that you can end up in a crash that you may not walk away from, the belt can remodel your whole engine and the bill will be astronomical.

11-02-2009, 02:17 PM	#6
TomsMerc Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: McKeesport, PA Posts: 77	I agree. It's too easy a fix to let it be ignored for too long. I'm sure just about any mechanic could take care of it in just a few minutes, so tell your friend not to put it off.

11-02-2009, 04:13 PM	#7
McQueen Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	Oh yeah! I have been there with the belt breaking. Not a good thing. I lost all control of my car and went off the road. The belt just snapped and fell right off. Luckily, I wasn't hurt and there were no other cars around me.

11-02-2009, 04:48 PM	#8
LilyBenz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 16	You were really lucky McQueen. What happened to the car? How much did you end up spending to fix it? I used to work for a car service place and I have seen some nasty stuff because of silly delays that end up causing a lot of heartache. I think one of the worst ones I have seen was also because of a belt, only this time the guy wasn't as lucky as you. There was still hair and blood on the inside of the windshield when they brought the car in.