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VladSoare
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Unlocking the 24V Drive Belt Tensioner
« on: May 28th, 2005, 3:21pm » |
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Can anyone tell me how I could unlock the tensioner of the alternator drive belt of my 24V?
I want to remove the RHS chain tensioner. In order to do that, I have to remove the alternator, which means I have to remove the drive belt. But I don't know how to releave the tension in the belt. The manual says "unlock the tensioner by turning it clockwise". I don't get it. Should the tensioner itself rotate clockwise? I tried it, but, as can you probably imagine, it's steady as a rock. Does the hexagonal hole in the centre have something to do with this? Should I use an allen key to rotate it clockwise?
Thank you.
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Snoopy
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Re: Unlocking the 24V Drive Belt Tensioner
« Reply #1 on: May 28th, 2005, 3:58pm » |
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NO . the whole of the tensioner is on a clock type spring and requires a lot of force to get it to move. I use a 17mm socket and a long bar then get my other pair of hands to remove thebelt while I hold the tension off it..
It really is very very strong, nothing like the A/C belt which can be done one handed..
It does need to be pulled or force applied in a clockwise direction, and when the belt is off let it back very slowly...
Once done you will find it easier next time.
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VladSoare
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Re: Unlocking the 24V Drive Belt Tensioner
« Reply #2 on: May 28th, 2005, 4:58pm » |
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Thanks, Snoopy.
I did it. It was very easy once I got the idea. 
Next step: the alternator... I managed to loosen its bolts (maaaan, were they tight!  ), but the rest will have to wait until the rain stops. 
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wudz
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Re: Unlocking the 24V Drive Belt Tensioner
« Reply #3 on: May 29th, 2005, 8:22am » |
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Hi,
Had the same problem..I ended up squirting about a table spoon on normal oil in the hole where you can just see the spring.. followed the next day by quite a few good squirts of WD, left a day then..No problem it was was sweet as a nut too turn (Squz pun)..
Cheers
John
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wudz
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Re: Unlocking the 24V Drive Belt Tensioner
« Reply #4 on: May 29th, 2005, 8:27am » |
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Sorry, thought your tensioner was seized as mine was..Great that you have cracked your prob..
For those with a seized tensioner wheel my last post did work OK for me....
John
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