ali-corsa
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i had my fan belt replaced some time in Feburary because it was squeeling, and due to the floods etc, its started back up again.
Does this mean i have to go and buy a new one again or can i just take it off and put it back on?
if so how do i fit them?
thanks
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paul.mitchell1984
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may just need alternator adjusting as it may have stretched, mine was a badger for it on 1.2 nova
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ali-corsa
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so does that mean i need a new belt, its for a 95' corsa 1.2i 8v
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paul.mitchell1984
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sounds like same engine i had, try adjusting the alternator 1st making it tighter, if not then poss a new belt but cant see why if its ony just been done
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ali-corsa
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wot spanner shud i use is it 15 or 13?
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mattk
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what ever fits the nut 
Dont do it too tight or it will either snap or bend the spindle on the alternator
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ali-corsa
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i will just do it one rotation and start the engine back up with heaters on because it sometimes goes when they have been on
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paul.mitchell1984
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heaters shouldnt make any diff?
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Mistamist
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the more electrical load there is on the alternator, the more resistance it will give hence making the belt slip, just loosen the locking bolt to the top of the alternator, put a bar behind it and put a bit more tension on the belt, not too much or you will damage the bearings in the alternator. then tighten the bolt back up. 5 minute job max
[Edited on 23-06-2007 by M15T XE]
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mattk
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what Misty said ^
Mine used to squeal if I had either the fans on full or the headlights on full
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ali-corsa
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cheers i will try and have ago tomorow dont feel 100% confident on it but i will give it ago
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ali-corsa
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i have had a look on google to see if there is a site where it can show what ive got to do, and a diagram but no look does anyone know of a site that does this
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JoeyB
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If you just have a look under the bonnet you will see what needs to be done.
You need to undo the top bracket, wedge a bar between the alternator and engine for leverage and pull on the bar to tension the belt.
Get someone to do the bar bit, you can then tighten the top braket back up when you get the required tension.
Go for it!
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flame1987
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mine used to do this when i had the heaters on very embarrasing mainly a junctions i found flooring it to cure it until i got to the garage
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ali-corsa
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i will give it ago lol it needs to be done anyway lol
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ali-corsa
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right i think i did it this morning, but there is still a slight wineing noice when ever i start it up
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