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Loud squeel and smell of rubber

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:56 pm
by Chrisw866
Hi guys ive got a 2005 jimny....the problem is the past couple of days for the first 10 mins each day theres a loud squeel and a strong smell of rubber when driving. When i change from 1st gear to 2nd gear the squeel stops as soon as i press the clutch then when i drive in 2nd and go from 2nd to 3rd again tje squeel stops when i press the clutch in and as soon as i let the clutch out it starts again. Only happens for first 10 to 15 mins then stops.

Any help or advice would be really appreciated. Thanks guys

Re: Loud squeel and smell of rubber

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:07 pm
by andyrew
Sounds like the fan belt is sliping,

Its located behind the powersteering belt so you may aswell change the pair. Easy enough to do.

Re: Loud squeel and smell of rubber

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:24 pm
by Chrisw866
Thanks for the reply andy. My knowledge of engines isnt the best lol. Appreciate the help

Re: Loud squeel and smell of rubber

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:50 am
by zook123
See how tight the belts are on the front of the engine!