Chris F
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One of my belts is loose.. its the one attched to my alternator.. so am i right in think that i need to move my alternotor to get the belt tight?
i was told a 13mm spanner will do it.. but i cnt c how as the nut thingie is a star shaped thing.
also which one is it there is 2 nuts on the alternator?
cheers
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Dave A
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which engine? most corsas have a sprung tensioner for the alternator belt.
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Chris F
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its a 1.2 8v and the belt is well loose!
[Edited on 13-01-2006 by CorsaCF]
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mattyross
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i had this when i changed the alternator belt on my 1.2 8v.
the 13mm bolt will need spraying with WD-40 if siezed, before loosening (being careful not to undo it, as it is a whore to relocate behind the alternator).
be extra careful not to strain or damage the wiring loom, which in my case, was attatched to a metal braket upon the top of the alternator.
then its just a case of using a wooden pole or similar and striking it with a mallet, to gently force it backwards and tighter on the belt.
tighten up once in position- giving the belt about 1/4 of an inch of play.
you may find a new belt will slacken after a week, just repeat the process.
hope this helps
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Chris F
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cheers will try tmrw.. so can i just use a normal open ended spaner thn?
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mattyross
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaCF
i was told a 13mm spanner will do it.. but i cnt c how as the nut thingie is a star shaped thing.
also which one is it there is 2 nuts on the alternator?
cheers
you'll prob find that nut will require a 'torx' socket to loosen it.
the nut you;re looking for is just above the centre of the alternator, on the right hand side (i seem to remember)
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mattyross
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaCF
cheers will try tmrw.. so can i just use a normal open ended spaner thn?
soz, you will need a torx socket to loosen a star bolt
you can do it with a normal spanner or socket, just be extremely careful not to shear the head off the bolt,, then you will be fucked 
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Chris F
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ok cheers matt... u need to add me on msn again! frosty2108@hotmail.com
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