Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[Andy B]

...
at the engine top left where the aux belt goes round the guy seemed to think this has seized, he said could be an Idler ?  .....

The idler roller is available separately (despite what some dealers may say) and isn't expensive (I'm sure someone will give a price  ) and takes minutes to change. 

[Mart280]

Thanks Andy, why would that seize up or is it just age ?

[JamesV6CDX]

...
at the engine top left where the aux belt goes round the guy seemed to think this has seized, he said could be an Idler ?  .....

The idler roller is available separately (despite what some dealers may say) and isn't expensive (I'm sure someone will give a price  ) and takes minutes to change. 

I agree Andy, but given this guy's cambelt history is totally unknown, that the aux belt idler/belt has now broken, I would be stripping it right back to the cambelt kit, and changing the whole lot for once and for all...

[Mart280]

Yes I want it all done at the same time, you offered earlier in the thread James does this still stand or is Hastings too far ?

[JamesV6CDX]

Still Stands, subject to mutually convenient time?

[Andy B]

...
at the engine top left where the aux belt goes round the guy seemed to think this has seized, he said could be an Idler ?  .....

The idler roller is available separately (despite what some dealers may say) and isn't expensive (I'm sure someone will give a price  ) and takes minutes to change. 

I agree Andy, but given this guy's cambelt history is totally unknown, that the aux belt idler/belt has now broken, I would be stripping it right back to the cambelt kit, and changing the whole lot for once and for all...

but a new 'fan belt' & idler will make the car mobile again (............... cam belt life aside), and it's easy if you can do the work yourself. 

[Mart280]

Still Stands, subject to mutually convenient time?

Thanks, I will pm you in due course.

Whats involved Andy in changing the idler and aux belt, I'm not much of a mechanic, plugs and coil pack about my limit.

[Andy B]

....

Whats involved Andy in changing the idler and aux belt, I'm not much of a mechanic, plugs and coil pack about my limit.

15mm socket/spanner to release the tension on the belt (if it was still fitted). As there's less crap at the front of your engine to get in your way, it should be quite easy - feed the belt over the water pump last (it doesn't have a lip on it  )

[Mart280]

Ok cheers, I will have a look in the daylight and see if it's within my skill range.

[Mart280]

Is this the correct part to replace the Aux belt and is the correct name for the idler roller the idler roller and am I likely to source that new or is it a scrap yard job?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_2.6_2001/p/car-parts/engine-parts/belts-chains-and-tensioners/car-drive-belt/?202220995&1&57a3a7755a50a51331a4e18665a4f1df68e4830e&000108

[Andy B]

Is this the correct part to replace the Aux belt and is the correct name for the idler roller the idler roller and am I likely to source that new or is it a scrap yard job?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_2.6_2001/p/car-parts/engine-parts/belts-chains-and-tensioners/car-drive-belt/?202220995&1&57a3a7755a50a51331a4e18665a4f1df68e4830e&000108

You could put a second hand part on, but IIRC they're £20ish new, so would likely replace it with a new one. How about giving andyc a bell at Drive in Bury St Edmonds? He'll spply at TC prices, but obviously plus a little postage  That way you'll know you're getting the 'real' bits. 

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1488 = andyc 

[Mart280]

Thanks again Andy 

[Webby the Bear]

good luck with your motor. i'm sure one of the wizards from hogwards will sort you out.

however, i'm interested to know how your mate or mechanic predicted it would be ok til january?  i am no mechanic at all but ive heard a loy of these random claims.

[Mart280]

....

Whats involved Andy in changing the idler and aux belt, I'm not much of a mechanic, plugs and coil pack about my limit.

15mm socket/spanner to release the tension on the belt (if it was still fitted). As there's less crap at the front of your engine to get in your way, it should be quite easy - feed the belt over the water pump last (it doesn't have a lip on it  )

The belt has frayed and jammed the idler bearing up, how do I tension the new belt up is it done on the alternator.

[JamesV6CDX]

....

Whats involved Andy in changing the idler and aux belt, I'm not much of a mechanic, plugs and coil pack about my limit.

15mm socket/spanner to release the tension on the belt (if it was still fitted). As there's less crap at the front of your engine to get in your way, it should be quite easy - feed the belt over the water pump last (it doesn't have a lip on it  )

The belt has frayed and jammed the idler bearing up, how do I tension the new belt up is it done on the alternator.

Nope, turn the tensioner (top left) nut (in the middle of the wheel) clockwise - it will push it down, releasing tension.

When refitting, just slowly let it take up the tension, and job done