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broster

 posted on 25th Feb 04 at 12:49

that the way i do mine aswell sethion


BabyBlade

 posted on 24th Feb 04 at 18:24

i dont do mine very technically.

i undo the lower mounting bolt use a bar to lever the alternator as far as i can and tighten the bolt up :thumbs:

works fine but aint half dodgy :lol:


mike_1.2LS96

 posted on 24th Feb 04 at 17:47

I dont think the 16v engines have a tensioner, so you need to fit another. I think you need to take off the crankshaft pully, but can be done by stretching it over the pullies while turning engine over by hand (from crankshaft), how I did mine recently :)


topshot_2k

 posted on 24th Feb 04 at 17:21

sup guys, me alternator belt is cracked an sqeaking real bad, can someone give me a guide on how to fit and re-tension new belt??
haynes manual is shite it sez mines a V' groove but my belt is ribbed????


thanks all

P.S i got a 1996 1.4 16V Sport (PAS but no air con)

[Edited on 24-02-2004 by topshot_2k]