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I think I may have the same problem.

The timing belt + a few others was changed about 7000 ks ago. It does only seem to happen when it's cold.

I do notice that the oil light is on while it squeels. The squeeling and oil light both stop/turn off at the same time. I thought it may be the oil but I changed it 2k k's ago and am using a full synthetic 5w-40 oil.

Water pump...... old falcon's and some smaller car's that make that sound.... it's usually the starter OR the water pump.

I dont know if skyline's have a water pump set up using the belt's.... or if it is independant....

but it's a thought

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my car is haveing the same problem but i know its the starter and i will be greasing the shaft tomorow is it the starter motor shaft or the solenoid

it will be the driveshaft , take the starter out put it on the bench vice ( secure it on the vice ) then get a 12 volt battery put - on the vice or starter body and the +where the + ( thick cable) was when it was on the car . with a screwdriver touch the + pole with the solinoid then it should push the drive out and spin .

if the bush at the end hasn't got free play just grease it then spin it so the grease goes in it , dont put to much grease on it though as it will spew everywhere .

when you put it back it should be ok but dont be surpriced if after a few months it does it again .

check the ring gear teeth and the drive teeth for wear , damage as well .

starters on the gtst are easy to remove on the gtrs are a lot harder ( hard to get the top bolt )

Mine has started squealing as I have just had 100,000 kms service and all belts changed.

Never did it before. Yesterday it squealed both on acceleration and changing gears to take a corner. Very Loud. Slowed down and took it easy.

I noticed powdered rubber on the alternator. Tried some belt grip sray which has fixed it when accel - decel but not on startup for a second or two,.

Im a bit worried it may be my alternator packing up.. Belt feels quite tight. Could it be the alternator is getting harder for the belt to turn or something???

Glen

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if the belts are all tight then you may have problems , to check take the belts off one by one then you will find out what it is .

when the belt is out try to free spin the alt it should spin freely and no noise .

What About The Tensioner Pulley Bearings For The Cam Belt???

There Are A Lot Of Things That Can Make Squealing/squeaking Noises - A Lot Of Bearings On The Front Of A Skyline.... Water Pump, Air Con, Pwr Steering Pump, Alternator, Starter Motor, Cam Shaft Pulleys. Vvt Can Make A Bit Of A Noise As It Pumps-up Too If Left For A Week Or So.

Bit Of A Worry Really Especially If You're Not Really Mechanically Minded - A Lot Of People Change The Cam Belt But Overlook The Idlers. My R33's Weren't Much Chop After 80000k's.

A Snapped Timing Belt Wouldn't Make Your Day Very Nice.

it will be the driveshaft , take the starter out put it on the bench vice ( secure it on the vice ) then get a 12 volt battery put - on the vice or starter body and the +where the + ( thick cable) was when it was on the car . with a screwdriver touch the + pole with the solinoid then it should  push the drive out and spin .

if the bush at the end hasn't  got free play just grease it then spin it so the grease goes in it , dont put to much grease on it though as it will spew everywhere .

when you put it back it should be ok but dont be surpriced if after a few months it does it again .

check the ring gear teeth and the drive teeth for wear , damage as well .

starters on the gtst are easy to remove on the gtrs are a lot harder ( hard to get the top bolt )

ok i got the starter out and every thing looked really dry and black just carbon i guess i greased up the shaft and looked at the solenoid it to was dirty so i put some penitrating oil on it i used some aircraft quallity grease on the shaft hopefully it does the trick for longer than a couple of weeks but all works fine now thanks mate

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ok i got the starter out and every thing looked really dry and black just carbon i guess i greased up the shaft and looked at the solenoid it to was dirty so i put some penitrating oil on it i used some aircraft quallity grease on the shaft hopefully it does the trick for longer than a couple of weeks but all works fine now thanks mate

it should be ok , if you cleaned everything but dont be surprised if does it again on cold starts but not as bad as before .

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