Originally Posted by
zetec-Sam
He's already wetted the belt and said it stopped.
Al belts stretch over time Rob, so may just be a case of the belt being old. Not 100% but I think it's an auto tensioner, someone'll correct me if I'm wrong I'm sure.
Yeah as soon as I wet the belt, the sound disappeared for a few mins then came back.
I have a belt on order for tomorrow so hopefully it is an easy change. I have access to the area under the car behind the drivers side wheel just as the Haynes manual suggests. Any other tips?
It's just a matter of rapping the new belt around the pullys in the correct order and direction? Oh and correctly positioning it too.
Or is there more to it?
Car is about to hit 70k milage.
It's a Ford Focus Mk1 1999 1.8L Petrol with Air Con and Power Steering.
Originally Posted by
Rich170
Yes it is a sprung tensioner, so it always keeps the belt at the correct tension.
Sweet, I see it's hard to access though =/ Manual says use a spanner.
I'm guessing I grab the bit sticking out and turn it right? Or do I need to push/pull?
Thanks for all the replies by the way.
If this new belt does not solve it then it will be a pully. And that I'm guessing is a professionals job.