Drive belt tensioner bolt loosens instead of releasing tension ?

[Mottie]

As I said, sometimes experience is everything. It really would take an experienced mechanic minutes to fit it. Unfortunately that can’t be easily explained. Sometimes the belt is twisted where it has been in the carton. Perhaps in your case, find a suitable drill bit, spend some time and concentrate on locking the tensioner in position. I would think you’d have to get the tensioner almost to it’s fully retracted position which will be just about where it will not retract any further. Then fit the belt, take up the tension, remove the drill bit and release the tensioner. Don’t get your finger between the belt and ANY pulley.

 

[DIYspanner]

Another video for how to.

What progress have you made?

 

[Keithmac]

As people have said, I'd aim for the Alternator as last pulley on, you're in the right position to push the tensioner at same time.

Before you fit new belt give all the pulleys a spin, should all be smooth and relatively free.

 

[Rightboy91]

As people have said, I'd aim for the Alternator as last pulley on, you're in the right position to push the tensioner at same time.

Before you fit new belt give all the pulleys a spin, should all be smooth and relatively free.

thank you
I got it on and car running but further problems, please can you check it out on this thread, I wanted ot start afresh with where I am up to with it now because this thread is already at 4 pages long and hte situation is different because ive made progress so it is kind of a new topoic thoguh about the same part. thank you

https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/...elt-progress-need-further-help-please.543397/

 

[Rightboy91]

Another video for how to.

What progress have you made?

I got it on and car running but further problems, please can you check it out on this thread, I wanted ot start afresh with where I am up to with it now because this thread is already at 4 pages long and hte situation is different because ive made progress so it is kind of a new topoic thoguh about the same part. thank you

https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/...elt-progress-need-further-help-please.543397/

Read more: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/...releasing-tension.543262/page-4#ixzz6KH3oWHuP

 

[Rightboy91]

As I said, sometimes experience is everything. It really would take an experienced mechanic minutes to fit it. Unfortunately that can’t be easily explained. Sometimes the belt is twisted where it has been in the carton. Perhaps in your case, find a suitable drill bit, spend some time and concentrate on locking the tensioner in position. I would think you’d have to get the tensioner almost to it’s fully retracted position which will be just about where it will not retract any further. Then fit the belt, take up the tension, remove the drill bit and release the tensioner. Don’t get your finger between the belt and ANY pulley.

I got it on and car running but further problems, please can you check it out on this thread, I wanted ot start afresh with where I am up to with it now because this thread is already at 4 pages long and hte situation is different because ive made progress so it is kind of a new topoic thoguh about the same part. thank you

https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/...elt-progress-need-further-help-please.543397/

Read more: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/...releasing-tension.543262/page-4#ixzz6KH3oWHuP

 

[Rightboy91]

If the locking lugs on the tensioner are just not there - for whatever reason- can you call on someone who could pull the tensioner back whilst you slip the belt on? I like to use a 15mm socket on a long bar for preference rather than a ring / combination spanner.
John

thank you
I got it on and car running but further problems, please can you check it out on this thread, I wanted ot start afresh with where I am up to with it now because this thread is already at 4 pages long and hte situation is different because ive made progress so it is kind of a new topoic thoguh about the same part. thank you

https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/...elt-progress-need-further-help-please.543397/

Read more: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/...releasing-tension.543262/page-4#ixzz6KH3oWHuP