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[Glassback]

I have just had to replace the fan belt on my 2.2 dti cdx 2001 reg. I noticed there was a lot of movement in the tensioner, I could move the wheel up and down. Should it not be able to move at all? I think its just play in the arm, but never the less I don't think I should be able to move it. Can anyone throw some light on this matter?  cheers,, Colin.....

[JGMerlin]

Hi Colin,

Sorry if I've 'missed the boat' on this one. I had the same problem as you with my tensioner when I got my car. The belt flapped around like a good 'un. What I found was that if you can compress the tensioner with your hand then it's definately knackered. A new one will be really stiff and you would only be able to compress it with a lever.

I think that it's a common item to be replaced on the DTi. The good news is that it's not too difficult to replace. Whilst you can fit the tensioner without removing the undertray getting the (new) belt back onto a new tensioner is a tough job and levering against the jockey wheel can all too easily damage it. Remove the undertray and use a nice long spanner on the back of the tensioner and it's straightforward enough. It means getting underneath the car but it does make the job much easier.

Good luck with getting it sorted!!

>Jamie