Hi All,
how do I go about tightening the fan belt, with the cooler weather it now squeals for a bit when I start up.
Many thanks
Steve
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Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
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Fan belt
Re: Fan belt
Loosen the top & bottom bolts on the alternator & then adjust the tension bolt at the side. Then tighten both bolts back up.
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Re: Fan belt
Don't forget to also loosen the adjuster block prior to tensioning the belt, otherwise you'll bend the adjuster bolt.
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Re: Fan belt
Tangoman wrote:Don't forget to also loosen the adjuster block prior to tensioning the belt, otherwise you'll bend the adjuster bolt.
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Re: Fan belt
tnx both :)
Re: Fan belt
Whilst you are there you might want to pop a spot of copper slip on the adjuster bolt to keep it free for next time!
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Re: Fan belt
We're assuming you know how to check tension?
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Re: Fan belt
Indeed...a squeaky belt is either a sign of poor tension, or a worn out belt. If the tension is correct but it still squeals, you need a new belt.
At the centre of the longest run of the belt, you should just be able to turn it 90deg using your finger and thumb. Don't overtighten to compensate for a worn belt as you'll kill your alternator bearings.
At the centre of the longest run of the belt, you should just be able to turn it 90deg using your finger and thumb. Don't overtighten to compensate for a worn belt as you'll kill your alternator bearings.
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Re: Fan belt
And if it's a multi-vee, then just over 45 degrees on the twist
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Re: Fan belt
tnx all - job done - sucessfully I think, slackened off bolt holding the alt in place then turned the adjuster bolt until the belt was similar to the other belt.
then did the holding bolt up again :)
saved me a trip to garage - thank all.
then did the holding bolt up again :)
saved me a trip to garage - thank all.
Re: Fan belt
Well done. No job to small & cash still in your pocket
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