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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: madmax on 02 September 2007, 13:19:01

Title: aux drivebelt tensioner
Post by: madmax on 02 September 2007, 13:19:01

hi all need to replace drivebelt tensioner on my mv6 is it a simple job for a total ameteur like me...and would you rec,m main dealer part, as have seen a few on ebay!!!!!

Title: Re:  aux drivebelt tensioner
Post by: iggy21uk on 02 September 2007, 13:35:05

Is it the complete tensioner or just the pully wheel?

Title: Re:  aux drivebelt tensioner
Post by: madmax on 02 September 2007, 13:47:08

complete tensioner!!!

Title: Re:  aux drivebelt tensioner
Post by: megaomega123 on 02 September 2007, 13:51:09

I was really worried about this job. After doing it I realised it was so easy. You will need a 15mm ring spanner to release the tension. A 15mm socket with a 3" extension bar for the tensioner bolts.

1 out 1 in. Do not take the belt right off unless you are changing it, just slip it off the alternator and the tensioner. When replacing put the belt round everything except the alternator, then release the tension  and slip it on the alternator.

Title: Re:  aux drivebelt tensioner
Post by: madmax on 02 September 2007, 14:01:27

sounds quite easy ill give it a go tommorow, the noise it makes at mo is driving me mad especially on start up...

Title: Re:  aux drivebelt tensioner
Post by: megaomega123 on 02 September 2007, 14:03:08

Mine was very rattly, mostly when the throttle is blipped to about 1500 and released quickly. It made a vast improvement all round. Good luck with it and you will reap the rewards.  :y

Title: Re:  aux drivebelt tensioner
Post by: madmax on 02 September 2007, 14:06:41

thanx for the advice, least it werent cambelt tensioner, thats what i first thought !!!!