alternator belt for escort van , how to tighten

jakemuk · 25-12-2009, 01:06 PM

my alternator belt is squealing on the van, has happened for a day or so since its been proper cold i realy need to tighten it up as its proper dammed annoying,

Can anyone tell me how to do it, obviously no garages open today, And also i will have to park the van one side on a curb as i have no axle stands / ramps

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rstdave · 25-12-2009, 11:58 PM

Undo the bolt on the alternator bracket that tensions it......get a pry bar or similar implement and apply more tension on the belt.....tighten up, and job done. It may also squeel if you properly overtighten it so just give it a go and see how you get on, very simple job. May be helpful to have another person tighten up the bolt when you tension the belt.

tabetha · 27-12-2009, 02:13 PM

As above but depending on the year of the van some have a "geared" arrangement on the adjuster which you simply turn after loosening the locknut, turn to tension then tighten locknut, looking for around 1/2" deflection on the longest run.
tabetha

pantxxxx · 03-07-2010, 08:37 AM

hi, has anyone got a rough diagram of which way the belt goes round? please.

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27-12-2009, 02:13 PM	#3
tabetha BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 24,646 Rep Power: 0	As above but depending on the year of the van some have a "geared" arrangement on the adjuster which you simply turn after loosening the locknut, turn to tension then tighten locknut, looking for around 1/2" deflection on the longest run. tabetha

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pantxxxx Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: lutterworth Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	hi, has anyone got a rough diagram of which way the belt goes round? please.

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