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squeaking noise when the accelerator is pressed
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 5:48 pm
by Larry 1300
Hi I have a 1980 1300 Dolomite. I have noticed a squeaking noise that has progressively got worse since I bought the car 11 months ago. The noise happens when I am driving the car, when I press the accelerator and goes away when I take my foot off the accelerator. There is no noise when the car idling. Advice is appreciated please.
Re: squeaking noise when the accelerator is pressed
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 6:12 pm
by Mad Mart
Check where the pedal bolts to the bulkhead. The bulkhead is prone to breaking in this area.
Re: squeaking noise when the accelerator is pressed
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 7:34 pm
by Larry 1300
Hi thanks for that but I think the noise is coming from the engine area.
Re: squeaking noise when the accelerator is pressed
Posted: Thu May 07, 2015 8:24 pm
by 80Sprint
Apart from a mouse stuck under the pedal
get someone to press the accelerator whilst you look under the bonnet and I suspect it may be from the carb linkage.
Another possibility is the alternator/ fan belt that may only react when you rev and the load changes.
Re: squeaking noise when the accelerator is pressed
Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 8:46 pm
by Carledo
I'd check the fanbelt first1
Steve