Alternator belt tension 16v

1. stupotvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 EDINBURGH Posts: 3143 BMW e36 328i sport

   #1 13th May 2010, 11:09

   Which bolt sets the tension ?
   
   
   
   thanks
   stu
2. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #2 13th May 2010, 11:25

   see the slender screw on the lower left of the pic, that looks bent as hell...?
   
   that adjusts the tension, or used to adjust tension anyway.
3. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #3 13th May 2010, 11:33

   Get some engine cleaner on that mess mate, might make it easier to sort
4. stupotvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 EDINBURGH Posts: 3143 BMW e36 328i sport

   #4 13th May 2010, 11:33

   Yeah it's bent like, screw it in towards the alternator or away from it towards the ground? I've tryed both but the tension seems to stay the same
5. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #5 13th May 2010, 11:40

   clockwise - reduces tension
   anti - increases
   
   if i remember correctly... but it's not going to last long before it snaps so I suggest you get the mechanism replaced asap
6. stupotvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 EDINBURGH Posts: 3143 BMW e36 328i sport

   #6 13th May 2010, 11:47

   Cheers for that mate, I think the crank seal's leaking aswel judging by the oil all over the place.