Screeching/squealing

1. Kman Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Isle of Wight Posts: 191 Saxo vtr Turbo Saxo vts

   #1 13th March 2012, 09:50

   Ok so I fitted a new crankshaft pulley and a new alternator belt, when driving its more of a constant squealing, is it to tight or to loose? Any ideas?
2. user_38699 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Torquay Posts: 2930 MK2 saxo vtr

   #2 13th March 2012, 09:52

   Probably to loose, tighten it up.
3. saxosrus-uk Newbie Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 29

   #3 13th March 2012, 10:28

   defo too loose mate.
4. Kman Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Isle of Wight Posts: 191 Saxo vtr Turbo Saxo vts

   #4 13th March 2012, 10:35

   To tighten it is it the star drive underneath the tensioner? Will it move up and down? Cheers
5. user_38699 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Torquay Posts: 2930 MK2 saxo vtr

   #5 13th March 2012, 10:37

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Kman To tighten it is it the star drive underneath the tensioner? Will it move up and down? Cheers

   You'll need to loosen all the bolts and then tighten it up my the end bot.
   (if that makes sense)
6. Kman Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Isle of Wight Posts: 191 Saxo vtr Turbo Saxo vts

   #6 13th March 2012, 10:44

   How many bolts are there? And where abouts? I've seen the star drive below the tensioner but that's it??
7. Karlb1 Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Aylesbury Posts: 1868 Seat Leon Cupra tdi

   #7 13th March 2012, 12:24

   Not sure if it's the same on an 8v alternator, but on the vts there are 2 13mm bolts to unlock the tensioner, one above the pulley and the other on the shaft of the adjuster bolt, you loosen them, adjust the tensioner bolt and then tighten to 2 nuts up again.
8. Kman Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Isle of Wight Posts: 191 Saxo vtr Turbo Saxo vts

   #8 13th March 2012, 13:09

   Don't suppose theres a pic anywhere of where the bolts are?