Squeaky noise coming from timing belt area

Perun · Post by **Perun** » 09 Oct 2020, 07:43

Hi, I have 2016 XC90 with 70,000 miles. All of a sudden I have loud squeaky noise coming from timing belt area. When engine gets warmer noise increase. Any ideas??

Post by **regent** » 09 Oct 2020, 10:46

You could use a length of hose (about 2 ft) put one end to your ear and listen around like a doctor to locate the source and minimize guess work. Be safe, do not wear loose sleeves neck ties or touch any moving parts

Perun · Post by **Perun** » 09 Oct 2020, 10:52

Whenever I move time belt cover the noise increase or decrease, so it's coming from there. I have to move engine mount to remove the cover.

Oly850 · Post by **Oly850** » 12 Feb 2022, 18:25

My 850 did this, it might just be the timing belt or pulley rubbing against the plastic cover. That said I’d inspect the belt and make sure teeth are square, no cracks, etc. What’s the first service interval for changing the belt, or does Volvo just specify inspect, inspect, inspect?

Post by **abscate** » 16 Feb 2022, 06:27

regent wrote: 09 Oct 2020, 10:46 You could use a length of hose (about 2 ft) put one end to your ear and listen around like a doctor to locate the source and minimize guess work. Be safe, do not wear loose sleeves neck ties or touch any moving parts

THis is how you recognize a Doctor when needed ….