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aux belt tensioner
« on: 23 May 2007, 17:47:20 »
Am i ok just to remove plastic type wheel and replace or do i need to replace the complete tensioner which i have just obtained- appears to be only 2 bolts but access is a pig will need to strip things down a bit to allow full relacement as opposed 1 bolt easy access 10 minute job.
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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #1 on: 23 May 2007, 17:51:06 »
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Am i ok just to remove plastic type wheel and replace or do i need to replace the complete tensioner which i have just obtained- appears to be only 2 bolts but access is a pig will need to strip things down a bit to allow full relacement as opposed 1 bolt easy access 10 minute job.

Hello mate

If you have the complete tensioner assembly, then you would benefit from replacing it all. However, it's only the bearings in the wheel that's shot on yours.

Access is with an E14 torx socket, with a SHORT 3/8 drive extension bar - I took this tensioner off when doing your cambelt.

If you just replace the pulley, first remove the Aux belt, and then undo the pulley nut with the old tensioner on the car, replace the pulley with the new one, tighten, and then remove the tension and refit the aux belt (ensuring it sits on all pulleys ok)

You know where I am if you need me :)

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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #2 on: 23 May 2007, 17:52:49 »
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You are a star will give it a go when cooled down. ;)
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« Reply #3 on: 23 May 2007, 18:11:42 »
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You are a star will give it a go when cooled down. ;)

Have you got Torx sockets? You won't do this without...
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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #4 on: 23 May 2007, 18:15:20 »
digging through my shed as we speak !!!
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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #5 on: 23 May 2007, 18:22:51 »
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digging through my shed as we speak !!!

Halfords, £3.49....
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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #6 on: 23 May 2007, 20:07:08 »
Just fit the pulley, dont bother with the tensioner........and you can buy the pulley on its own by the way
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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #7 on: 23 May 2007, 20:09:56 »
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Just fit the pulley, dont bother with the tensioner........and you can buy the pulley on its own by the way

That was my initial advice when I put the car back together, but looking at Ben's first post, it appears he already has the whole tensioner assembly...
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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #8 on: 23 May 2007, 20:35:39 »
So...it only takes 10 mins to change the pulley....much bigger job to do the whole lump!

Change the rest next time you take the inlet ducting etc out...
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« Reply #9 on: 23 May 2007, 20:42:45 »
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So...it only takes 10 mins to change the pulley....much bigger job to do the whole lump!

Change the rest next time you take the inlet ducting etc out...

Could do...

Either way will work Ben, how are you getting along?
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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #10 on: 23 May 2007, 21:10:47 »
Mission Accomplished!! Only changed the pulley the tensioner seemed a bit scary at 8 oclock at night however i have just changed both rear discs shoes and pads and getting new exhaust tomorrow so all in all the car has had a right treat this week, once again thanks James and Mark also
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« Reply #11 on: 23 May 2007, 23:00:11 »
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Mission Accomplished!! Only changed the pulley the tensioner seemed a bit scary at 8 oclock at night however i have just changed both rear discs shoes and pads and getting new exhaust tomorrow so all in all the car has had a right treat this week, once again thanks James and Mark also

Good man

Presume it's shut up now? ::)
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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #12 on: 23 May 2007, 23:30:33 »
Yep all little squeaks have now gone and car is overall like a different vehicle with all the tweaks its had this week   i am well chuffed  :y
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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #13 on: 24 May 2007, 12:17:32 »
My tensioner squealed a bit when I put a new belt on - I didn't like it so put the old belt back on (having discovered it was only 30k old).  Is that likely to be the pulley that needs replacing then?

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Re: aux belt tensioner
« Reply #14 on: 24 May 2007, 17:44:31 »
Obviously i am no mechanic but James and i fitted a new belt to mine and liitle squeaks were heard from the tensioner replaced this and voila squeaks no more.
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