Hi, all, It was the pulley for the alternator belt that was rusty. Sandpapered the pulley. No squeaking or grinding noise since this was done about 3 weeks ago. I've been giving me Landy for a spin at least during weekends. Keeping my fingers crossed. This was after...

AI203, your suggestion to fire up and let the engine tick over for 10 minutes if I don't drive much. Or, drive by speeding and braking. These tricks to prevent rust, will this work?

How is it that the pulley can rust within 2 weeks? Landy was running fine without squeaks until today...

Belts are squeaking again, after me workshop mechanic said he got rid of rust from pulley bearings. Shall try your suggestion, AI203. Will this still do the trick?

Kwakeman, FMog, defenderman2, it's the belts again. How do I prevent rust from forming on pulleys? This affects the belts, resulting in the grinding noise, it appears. Shall monitor hereon.

Nope. Hardly driven, only occasionally on city roads, my weekend ride. It's been a long time since driven off-road, or done river crossing.

Thanks for the tip, defenderman2. Shall bear that in mind when I visit the workshop. Am unable to DIY, though.

Yes, obviously, mechanic has ears, but he hears not... Seriously, what are the possible faults that require repairs/maintenance?

I have a Defender 90 200 tdi. When I accelerate, there is a grinding noise when the vehicle is moving. The noise becomes rapid when I increase speed, appears to be grinding at a particular spot, like something turning or in motion. Steering, alternator belts changed a few months ago, no noise...

Ok, thanks from a newbie to this forum.

Thanks for the warm welcome. Need advice: my Land Rover Defender 90 200 tdi. When I accelerate, there's this grinding noise, more rapid when I increase speed, grinding noise consistent with turning motion. Alternator, steering belts changed a few months ago, noise stopped for awhile, occur...

I own a defender 90 200 tdi, from Malaysia. Would like to know more concerning Landy mechanical issues from a not too 'techie' approach. Cheers.