alfizta 6 Report post Posted July 9, 2014 my bella is whining from the belts area at idle. the noise only appears when the engine warms up at a minimum temperature (~80ºC). any thoughts? she is a 146 1.6 TS CF1 thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted July 9, 2014 Tensioner, idler, alternator, water pump, any of those really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfizta 6 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 Am I risking a cambelt failure?... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob3rto 7 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 If any of the items mentioned by Smaky fails/seizes, it could result in very expensive repairs, usually due to belts breaking teeth or strips of said belt getting caught up in other belts/pulleys etc. In other words, get it checked out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfizta 6 Report post Posted July 10, 2014 I guess I was fearing the obvious... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
