Aux Belt Tensioner

ClarCE · 26 February 2007, 09:16:13

Morning all,

Got to change this ats is squealing like a goodun - £42.30 from AutoVaux, does this sound ok? Also - anything else I will need besides the actual tensioner?

Cheers,

Chris.

TheBoy · 26 February 2007, 09:24:35

QuoteMorning all,

Got to change this ats is squealing like a goodun - £42.30 from AutoVaux, does this sound ok? Also - anything else I will need besides the actual tensioner?

Cheers,

Chris.

Sure you don't need just the pulley, as its much cheaper (and easier to change

), or is the spring weak? Didn't see state of your aux belt, but if old, may be worth replacing....

ClarCE · 26 February 2007, 09:28:20

It could be, spring is really tough - we changed the belt at the weekend (I say we, I mean James

) I'll see what they quote me for one of them instead...

BTW, did you get that harddrive mate?

TheBoy · 26 February 2007, 09:31:41

QuoteIt could be, spring is really tough - we changed the belt at the weekend (I say we, I mean James ) I'll see what they quote me for one of them instead...

BTW, did you get that harddrive mate?

Yes, I got HDD, thanks

ClarCE · 26 February 2007, 09:48:58

Good good

I'm going to change the whole assembly anyway I think, just because its old and I'll have more peice of mind on it! Worry too much...

Cheers for the help

Marks DTM Calib · 26 February 2007, 09:52:39

Never seen the main assembly fail....only the pulley which is available seperately for about 20 quid....

Essex_Andy · 26 February 2007, 16:31:14

Have you removed the pulley from the assembly, removed the grease seal and re-greased the bearings?

Its an easy job and cheaper than new bits...its shown on the cambelt DVD

ClarCE · 26 February 2007, 16:44:01

I'm going to do a few bits tonight, so I'll check it out properly and then buy whatever it is I need accordingly

Thanks for all the help on this one - as usual!

Chris.

TheBoy · 26 February 2007, 16:59:14

QuoteHave you removed the pulley from the assembly, removed the grease seal and re-greased the bearings?

Its an easy job and cheaper than new bits...its shown on the cambelt DVD

After one that was regreased may have caused a aux belt to fail causing other damage, I believe the recommendation is now to replace one which is dry/noisy/play...

Essex_Andy · 26 February 2007, 17:03:31

Can you put a 'sticky' up then as people are being recommended to buy the DVD and its one of the top-tips on the DVD

TheBoy · 26 February 2007, 17:10:45

QuoteCan you put a 'sticky' up then as people are being recommended to buy the DVD and its one of the top-tips on the DVD

I will clarify what the current thinking is....

Marks DTM Calib · 26 February 2007, 17:29:56

At the end of the day, the DVD says how to sort a dry bearing.....if the aux belt feels rough then thats a very different kettle of fish....We will add some comments in the maintenance guide to help clarify things.

Andy B · 26 February 2007, 17:57:21

QuoteAt the end of the day, the DVD says how to sort a dry bearing.....if the aux belt feels rough then thats a very different kettle of fish....We will add some comments in the maintenance guide to help clarify things.

I've not seen the DVD but a bit of grease in the bearing of my tesioner shut it up. Mine wasn't too bad, just a little dry sounding when you spun it - probably no surprise as it was a dry as a witches ..... when I prised the dust seal off. The likes of SKF etc all seem to be a bit stingy with the grease.

TheBoy · 26 February 2007, 18:53:43

I guess there is a judgement that needs to be made between dry and one thats worn...

JamesV6CDX · 26 February 2007, 20:31:18

This aux belt we fitted, as an autovaux one.. and to be honest, as remarked at the time of fitting, it did feel like it was putting a tad too much strain on the tensioner.

Before you go ahead and replace, may be worth thinking about the belt...

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