ade Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 PLEASE HELP.... i have a horrible grinding noise with steering wheel shake when sat still but alright when going. does this sound like belt or tenstioner\ pulley. Are they easy to change yourself? Very worried it might pack in all togeater. also does a mk2 fit a mk1 pump? Quote
suzuki91 Posted February 26, 2007 Report Posted February 26, 2007 have you checked the oil level, this can make it grind if low! Quote
Dave-G Posted February 28, 2007 Report Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) Search for "tensioner" and see if anything sounds familiar mate This isn't a p155-take but copy and paste it into the search window with the correct spelling Edited February 28, 2007 by Dave-G Quote
littledaz Posted March 4, 2007 Report Posted March 4, 2007 how easy (laymans terms) is it to remove the belt. looked at tis and elsawin and ended up getting confused. Ade, couldn't reply to PM, it says your PM system has been disabled, so I have answered your question here. Hope you see it. The tensioner is held against the belt using a strong spring which is fitted to the other end of the tensioner arm. This applies pressure in an anti-clockwise direction so, you have to move the tensioner arm in a clockwise directon to release it. I don't think you can do this using the bolt that holds the tensioner wheel in place as it tends to turn the bolt which could snap it or strip the thread. I assume you don't have access to the tool listed. The only other way, is to use a lever to move the tensioner back, but beware, the tensioner wheel is plastic so treat it with care. You could always ask 'lim' as he had to strip his down, see here If you are removing the belt to check the alternator pulley, remember, it can be done without removing the belt. Quote
ade Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Posted March 5, 2007 cx ing belt due to a score running round it. but all the manuals state turn the tensioner bolt clockwise to release the pressure. am i being completely thick or is it obvious when u look at it? Quote
littledaz Posted March 5, 2007 Report Posted March 5, 2007 Yes Ade, clockwise is the direction to release the pressure. You can try using a long spanner on the bolt for the tensioner wheel but sometimes the tensioner spring can be very strong, which can lead to the bolt turning with no movement of the arm. They tensioner arm has a fair amount of load on it. It is fairly obvious when you look at it or at least it will be when you discover how it works. :lol: Quote
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