alternator drive belt?

[DUBBEAT]

hi guys

i have had a beat for the last year and kept it garaged and just sold my old car and am driving the beat regular for the first time....i have a problem which i think is the alternator drive belt....when idling i get a screaming noise coming from the engine and its seems to occur when i have greater use of the electrics lights etc. it goes when i take off.... i think the belt could be new and maybe needs tightening.... i know very little bout cars but wanna learn on the beat...can anyone tell me how 2 go about fixing the problem?

thanks

new beat owner in dublin

[adrianp]

If you are over in Ireland then there are several owners on here from there that might be able to lend a hand with your problem,

I'm sure one of them will be on here soon offering advice.

Hope this helps

Adrian.

[Steve_M]

Alternator belt adjusting guide

HTH

[Adam]

Thanks Adrian, I'm in Dublin, Raheny. If you need a hand just give me a shout

My Mobile is 0864084851.

[DUBBEAT]

thanks lads

i seem to have sorted the problem today but not entirely by the rule book....coulnt loosen some nuts but managed to tighten belt anyhow and she semms to be working fine

[Midship]

Hi

Im a fellow beat owner in dublin also... if ya need a hand with anything im only a phone call away too...