Fiat Punto noise

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Fiat Punto noise

When I lift the clutch pedal i get a squeeky noise. could this be a bearing or more serious the timing belt?

Asked on 6 April 2012 by

Answered by Honest John

Depends where it's coming from. If from load on the engine, it might be the timing belt but, being toothed, they don;t normally squeak. If after a cold start it might be the aux belt on the alternator, which is not toothed. But might be the pedal mechanism or the clutch release bearing.

Tags: unexplained noises technical issues timing belt

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