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Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« on: 07 August 2009, 13:26:11 »
Noticed a noise this morning coming from one of the fan belt tensionser on the front of the engine, it seems to only make the noise when a gear is selected or when the car is moving slowly.  Do these need replaced or can they be lubricated?  :)

If they need changed i might as well do the belt as well.

Any idea how much tensioners cost.

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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #1 on: 07 August 2009, 13:33:35 »
It is better to replace them when you change the belt mate. dont know what price they are though.
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #2 on: 07 August 2009, 14:13:29 »
There's only one tensioner pulley (top left as you look at the engine). Under 30 quid when I got mine. Easy to replace just one central bolt.
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #3 on: 07 August 2009, 18:30:30 »
« Last Edit: 07 August 2009, 18:32:33 by Tomg »
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #4 on: 07 August 2009, 18:32:50 »
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Noticed a noise this morning coming from one of the fan belt tensionser on the front of the engine, it seems to only make the noise when a gear is selected or when the car is moving slowly.  Do these need replaced or can they be lubricated?  :)

If they need changed i might as well do the belt as well.


i had the same problem i just repacked the bearing with grease and now its fine :y
« Last Edit: 07 August 2009, 18:34:17 by sparkyw666 »
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #5 on: 07 August 2009, 19:41:10 »


I have removed the pulley.  How do i go about opening it to get at the bearing?
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #6 on: 07 August 2009, 20:12:48 »
o found it how, easy enough job.  Now to get the belt back on, am i right in saying one of the tensioners is spring loaded
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #7 on: 07 August 2009, 20:21:57 »
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o found it how, easy enough job.  Now to get the belt back on, am i right in saying one of the tensioners is spring loaded
yip it is spring loaded it should be as good as new now :y
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #8 on: 07 August 2009, 20:28:20 »
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http://img190.imageshack.us/i/mov01906.mp4/

Quick video of engine

  Whats that noise, sounds like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang :D.
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #9 on: 07 August 2009, 20:29:13 »
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http://img190.imageshack.us/i/mov01906.mp4/

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  Whats that noise, sounds like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang :D.
lol :y
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #10 on: 07 August 2009, 20:32:32 »
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Noticed a noise this morning coming from one of the fan belt tensionser on the front of the engine, it seems to only make the noise when a gear is selected or when the car is moving slowly.  Do these need replaced or can they be lubricated?  :)

If they need changed i might as well do the belt as well.


i had the same problem i just repacked the bearing with grease and now its fine :y
Same here aswell sparky.
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #11 on: 07 August 2009, 20:41:35 »
Ok im doing something wrong here, is it the top left tensioner thats spring loaded?

It pretty tight trying to get this belt on.
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #12 on: 07 August 2009, 20:54:40 »
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Ok im doing something wrong here, is it the top left tensioner thats spring loaded?

It pretty tight trying to get this belt on.

   As said there is only the one tensioner for the Auxs. belt which is sprung loaded.

  Put the spanner on the nut and turn anti-clockwise to allow belt fitment :y.
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #13 on: 07 August 2009, 21:13:03 »


I have undone the nut on the tensioner but its still very tight.
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Re: Strange noise from Fan Belt Tensioners
« Reply #14 on: 07 August 2009, 21:18:25 »
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  Put the spanner on the nut and turn anti-clockwise to allow belt fitment :y.

Surly it's clockwise .....  :-/ to slacken the belt enough for removal.

I'm not going outside to check though ;D
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