A bit squealy

[loki]

the third click would be the plugs kicking back in, which would equate to a large drain on the electrical system, and therefore a heavier load on the alternator, which could cause the belt to slip (and therefore squeal) if the belt is worn, or not tight enough.

Or maybe the opposite. The squeal stops on the third click - but your explanation makes a lot of sense.

In any case, I need to check my belts :).

Thanks,
-- Joel

OK, I listen again and it's NOT the third click it's the FOURTH. The third click happens as the motor turns over, making it hard to hear. So with the fourth click the glow plugs shut off, lightening the load and therefore allowing the alternator to turn properly. Make sense?

-- Joel

that fits with what Green1 was saying and it makes perfect sense. Some times people (me included) forget that electrics in a car are powered by it and a higher drain requires more power, I had a buddy in high school that had a stereo so loud that if he cranked it the car would stall out so he "had" to get a bigger alternator.

[Green1]

makes a lot of sense, I stand by my statement about belts... I would bet that the alternator belt is either loose or worn. (a word of warning, that belt is a royal pain to tighten, but it's easiest to do if you access the adjustment bolt through an opening in the driver's wheel well)

[rdub]

14mm ratchet wrench ,will save you from cramping,cursing,and possibly being struck by lightning,it is a pain ,take the warning to heart.