how should I tighten my Auxiliary belt?

1. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #1 12th April 2010, 11:38

   I've searched but to no avail.
   
   My aux belt just started squeeling its little mousey guts out yesterday.
   I had a little look under t' bonnet and it's propper loose!
   
   I have a light weight crank and alternator pully kit but cba fitting that just yet, so just want to tighten the belt for now.
   
   Is it easy enough to do?
   
   Cheers
   Kev
2. Andy-Lee Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Crook , Co.Durham Posts: 1191 Saxo VTR

   #2 12th April 2010, 11:48

   really easy mate, you will see two bolts at the top, one facing the front of the car and another hidden underneeth the mount on the right , is position car be determind by looking at the left hand side where the other side of it is. loosen the bolt you cant see underneeth then use the one facing the front of the car to tighten the belt then retighten the one you cant see to secure it in place.
   Hope that makes sence?
   Andy
3. bluenotesmiley Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS

   #3 12th April 2010, 11:51

   There are two 13mm bolts attached to the left side of the alternator [looking from the front of the car]. Loosen these, they hold the alternator in place and one is above the other right about the alternator belt area. Once these are loose there is a 5mm [I think] hex bolt that needs to be rotated counter-clockwise which will push the tensioner pulley up into the belt thus tightening it. Then retighten both the 13mm bolts by the belt.
4. Andy-Lee Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 Crook , Co.Durham Posts: 1191 Saxo VTR

   #4 12th April 2010, 11:55

   wasnt aware of two bolts, are vts alternators different to vtr's?
   Andy
5. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #5 12th April 2010, 11:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Andy-Lee wasnt aware of two bolts, are vts alternators different to vtr's? Andy

   Yip, VTS alternator setup has a tensioner.
6. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #6 12th April 2010, 12:44

   Wicked, cheers boys. Will have a go of that while I'm on nights!
   
   Thanks.
   Kev
7. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

   #7 12th April 2010, 20:37

   Bluenotesmiley,
   
   Bang on with your measurements fella. Unfortunately the 5mm Allen drive on the bottom that pushes the pulley up seems to have sheared or something. :-(
   I loosened the bolt just above it and pushed the pulley up but still can't stop the squeek! Aaarrrggghhh!
8. fastroadkid69 Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 chesterfield. tupton Posts: 1501 saxo vtr escort rs

   #8 13th April 2010, 13:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeumH Yip, VTS alternator setup has a tensioner.

   my mk1 vtr alternator has a tesioner also???? they may have had them on mk1 vtrs? i dont know for certain though.
9. bluenotesmiley Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS

   #9 13th April 2010, 14:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by RAFkev Bluenotesmiley, Bang on with your measurements fella. Unfortunately the 5mm Allen drive on the bottom that pushes the pulley up seems to have sheared or something. :-( I loosened the bolt just above it and pushed the pulley up but still can't stop the squeek! Aaarrrggghhh!

   Pop to the scrappies and see if you can source a new bolt. Is the head of the bolt or anything still there?
10. RAFkev Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Wirral Posts: 2198

    #10 13th April 2010, 15:15

    Yeah the head is still there. (the 5mm Allen drive). But it just spinns freely and I can push it up and down with my fingers! :/