Altenator belt tension, please help
16-08-2010, 03:07 PM
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Altenator belt tension, please help
Have just changed my altenator started the car up and the belt snapped belt was no good anyway!
Think I had the belt to tight, how do I know how tight it should be??
Think I had the belt to tight, how do I know how tight it should be??
16-08-2010, 05:04 PM
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hi do not lever alternator 2much,hold tension then apply a bit of pressure then tighten up ame the belt should in theary turn halfway around if u understand what i mean,if u do it 2tight it will wear ur belt and alternator bearings.if u require more info pm me.
16-08-2010, 05:45 PM
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Ive put it on so it has a little bit of play in the belt. Its not too tight.
Is it normal to have a little bit of a squek on start up with a new belt?
Is it normal to have a little bit of a squek on start up with a new belt?
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