Alternator Belt?

[smasht]

Heyas, just need a few quick opinions on the following problem I just ran into with my Subaru....

Was driving for around 20 minutes when suddenly a wicked sound from the engine bay occured (sounded like a rubbing belt) and I was slowly starting to lose power - engine started slightly hunting and bouncing a little on the taco, and interior lights gradually became dimmer and dimmer.

Stopped the car (belt noise was freaking me out) and checked the battery with volt meter - which said the volts were a little low (11.6) but never the less was in working order and is also fairly new. Tryed to turn the car over but no luck, engine just clicked.

Ended up clutch started the car and ran it for another 20 minutes; the belt noises did not come back.

I am thinking that the alternator belt needs a little bit more tension, and perhaps the noise was the belt slipping off the pulley and rubbing the cover?

Just wanted to bang heads with you guys and come up with a possible solution

Cheers,

Michael

[smasht]

Just had a good look at all the belts and the tension seems to be fine.

I think I will just take the car to a mechanic/auto electrician tomorrow and have the alternator tested.

Will update thread with result in case anyone in the future has this issue