Volvo 480 Club Europe

Thank you SO much for taking the time to try to help. I will try what you suggest. I think the mechanic who changed the alternator tried something like that, without removing the Wheel though. It was he who suggested it could be the crankshaft pulley........... Thanks again and have a nice evening. ...

Yes, my native language is English............... The noise is definitely coming from the belt area to the left/below the alternator. When the squealing starts I have to drive slowly until the engine appears to slip/kick back (feels like I have hit a small area of ice) and then the car is quiet and ...

Yes, in general, the car runs well and silently, if there is no extra load energy-wise. However, it does "chirp/squeal" a little when changing gear. Does that help with the diagosis? By the way, my individual email is montduchef@hotmail.fr if it would be easier to reply directly. Many thanks for tak...

Hi,

Thank you for your response.

Sadly (in more ways than one), I am in France, so nowhere near Glasgow!

Inspite of the geographical distance, are you able to offer any advice/help?
I am one desperate woman!

Anne (catwoman)

Can anyone help? I have a Volvo 480E 2 litre car 1983. It had a replacement engine some 7 years ago which, although it is marked VOLVO, I believe could be a Renault engine. A while ago it began making a squealing noise, when on full lock, when lights are on or when using the heater (I have no A/C) -...

I have a 1993 Volvo 480 2 litre petrol car and it is making a loud whirring noise when turning, when the lights are on or when I have the heater on. Was advised it was the alternator so that was changed last week but now the noise is still there and getting worse. Mechanic now suggests it's the cran...