Is it normal for a new timing belt to squeak?
Belt Too Tight: Again, the sound cannot be coming from your timing belt, but if you’ve recently had your serpentine belt or V-belt replaced, it could be adjusted too tight, which will cause squeaking or squealing.
What does a new timing belt sound like?
A failing bad timing belt sounds like a ticking noise in front of your car when it starts wearing out. If the belt eventually breaks, it will give a whining noise when trying to start the engine. A whining noise sounds like no compression in the engine.
What to do if your timing belt is whining?
Check the tension of the power steering/alternator and ac belts. The timing belt has an automatic tensioner. Hopefully that was replaced as well. Check the tension of the power steering/alternator and ac belts. +1. Were the accessory belts changed as well? Definitely check the tension and see if the whining is coming from one of them.
Why does my car belt make a noise when I take it off?
If the noise is still present after the belt is removed, it might be an issue with the motor mounts or the timing chain/belt. With the belt off, it is also a great chance to examine the pulleys and belt for potential problems like worn bearings inside the idler pulleys. 2. Tensioner Twist
Why does my timing belt make a slapping sound?
As the timing belt tooth enters and exits the timing belt pulleys tooth, air is compressed and forcibly evacuated, making a sound similar to air escaping from a balloon. Added to this is the impact between the timing belt teeth and timing belt pulley cause a slapping sound. The most common unit of meshing frequency is # teeth/sec.
How to reduce the frequency of the timing belt?
Minimize timing belt speeds. By slowing down the drive, the noise level is reduced and the frequency of any generated noise is lower. This often puts the frequency of the drive system into that unobjectionable area. Minimize timing belt width.