Screeching at higher revs

[s3ndo]

Hi guys,

I was just pottering along in Flo this morning when I accidentally went into 2nd instead of 4th. The engine pulled a bit obviously and then since then there is a screeching noise at higher revs. Similar to the noise a dodgy alternator can make. At low revs below 2000 there was not any audible noise. Was luckily only 1 minute from work so parked up straight away and walked in.

Could it be the clutch release bearing? Easy to replace?

Side note, I don't sit on the clutch, but not had the car for too long so previous owner may have.

1275 engine. MG metro carb.

Cheers,

Lewis

[simmitc]

Just to clarify, the screeching is related to engine speed regardless of which gear you are in, and not just in second gear?

[s3ndo]

It was definitely screeching in any gear, not just second as I tried others. But thinking back to earlier, I believe it also made it whilst revving out of gear.

[Trickydicky]

Could be as simple as the fan belt, give that a check first

[s3ndo]

Will do. My negative disposition looking for the worst bits first.

[philthehill]

Put a dusting of talcum powder on the fan belt - it does marvels for the screeching and if scented a bonus
Alternator belts are notorious for screeching especially when all the electrics are on; that is why they have to be done up so tight and no slack.

[bmcecosse]

Or - take the belt off and do a short test - is the noise gone ?

[s3ndo]

So I went back to my car and no noise, so thinking possibly the belt.

Had a look and it seems a bit worn so going to replace it.

Cheers guys

[bmcecosse]

Buy two - so you have a spare, and carry it in the car!