2wd saff cos @ stage 3

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as title i just put a new alternator on, but need to looesn the tensioner so the belt will go round, but not sure how to loosen it.
any help appreciated
thanks

Chaz888

what engine?

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

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2.0l turbo diesel, 130bhp duratorq

RichieST

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Put a spanner on the centre bolt on the tensioner pulley and turn it. It will be stiff mind!

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

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is it really this simple? i cant really get to anythink and i bin told i need a special tool

ASHCOSSIE

sure some of these have a wind on stretchy belt and no tensioner, u will need special tool in that case it comes with the belt when u buy it from ford

Chaz888

maybe ,they said the same thing about the v6 type all that was needed was a 1/4 t bar put in the "special tool" square hole and just pull!

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

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ok well i'll give it a go tommorro

Twins

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We made the special tool in the end as we couldnt get any thing else to fit, longish flat bar with a square bit welded on to it(like the end off an old extension for a ratchet) does the job a treat, if your stuck can post some pics up but wont be till later on.

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

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any pics would be much appreciated thank you

Chaz888

that sounds just like the v6 type ,the hole is low down on the arm had to go in from the wheel arch on mine to get the right leverage

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

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any pics of how the aux belt go's on?

botters

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i have a half inch drive breaker bar that is just slim enough to wedge down the side of the engine to get to the hole on the adjuster, can be a bit tight tho

dojj

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http://www.fordwiki.co.uk/index.php/...er_replacement

this may help

and this is the tool you need

http://www.toolbox.co.uk/sealey-vs48...ign=GoogleBase

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

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i seen the tool, thanks dojj

DanW@FastFord

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I can lend you the tool if you want? Will need a deposit of Ł20 (Paypal) but I'll give it you all back when I get the tool back. PM me if interested.

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

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thanks for the offer dan, got it all sorted now, top man for offering

foreigneRS

the fan is electric, not driven by a belt. hope that helps

on a more useful note, tensioners these days seem stiff as they are hydraulically damped so you cannot just wang them open with brute force. a constant, steady force will open them easily