2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

as title, my ones packed up so got another one and gunna do it at the weekend, ive herd there an easy job?
if any ones done one any tips or advise??

thanks

fordghiarsxrboy

not a bad job comes out of the bottom,think you have to move the anti roll barlink to squeeze it out.

fordnut

It is straight forward as long as you have the special tool required for the auxillary belt tensioner. Its not so simple without it.
The tensioner has two 1/2" holes in it in which the special tool fits. The tool is sort of y shaped so you can lever the tensioner back to get the belt on.

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

ok thanks for the advice, i dont have the tensioner tool, so i think im gunna have probs, anyone no where u can get one?

fordnut

Local car parts shops near you might stock the tool. Companies like Laser and sealey tools make them.

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

ok thanks buddy

daviddunlop83

iTrader: (7)

Or you can cut a 1/2" extension bar and use a spanner on the end of your really stuck.

Change the belt when you are that far along as its not easy to change and you have to remove the alternator if changing it.

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

nice one thanks for that

Twins

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Did our one, had to bring it out of the wheel arch as it would not come out of the top or bottom,had to make the special tool aswell ,found it easier doing the gearbox change on my rs turbo

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

yea i can see it clearly from the wheel arch, so thats a good starting point, im jus not looking forward to this belt as it seems to be a pain in the arse

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

well the alternators loose, jus dont have a clue bout loosening this tensioner

dojj

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if you have to do the air con pump, just pay someone, mine's been on the blink for 8 months and i've only just got round to getting it out of position

the petrol ones are a walk in the park

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

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i was goin to pay someone to do the alternator as i cant be bothered, but ppl are on hol or way to busy and i cant really wait as i have no car

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

ok where is the tensioner? theres so many pulleys

dojj

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take a pic?

if it was petrol i'd explain with pics as i've got one apart but the diseasal ones seem to be much more different

have you asked over on www.talkford.com ? as they know stuff even they don't know

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

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i have dojj but no can show me just how to loosen it, all i can get is how to remove it

fordnut

Looking at the bottom pulley, the tensioner is just above to the left. You can't loosen it as such as it is spring loaded. I have some pics from when i did mine, i can try posting them if it would be of any help?

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

that would be a big help if u could, thank you

fordnut

If you pm me your email address i will mail them to you. I cant access photobucket for some reason.

Regards,

Nick

fordnut

This shows the new one in place.

This one shows new and old on the bench, see the 2 x 1/2" square holes that the special tool slots into.

Nick

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

nick you are a star, thank you very much

fordnut

No worries mate. Good luck.

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

any pics of the belt coming off the runner under engine mount up to top pulley and to alternator?

fordnut

Sorry mate, i only took a couple to prove that it had been changed.

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

ok, got it all sorted, couldnt get the belt lined up agen