Altenator belt

1. WILLIE-SAXOVTS Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 edinburgh Posts: 536 Now vts , 106 gti, mr2 ,vts x4 , rst fiesta/escort

   #1 5th April 2012, 07:09

   My belt is screaming its head off when i turn corners
   
   theres about 1 inch of play in the belt .... does anyone
   know if thats to loose and i should i tighten it ???
2. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #2 5th April 2012, 08:12

   Well you've said its squealing so i would say it needs tightening. 1 inch of play is too much, make sure you don't over tighten it though.
3. WILLIE-SAXOVTS Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 edinburgh Posts: 536 Now vts , 106 gti, mr2 ,vts x4 , rst fiesta/escort

   #3 5th April 2012, 08:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DanTvts Well you've said its squealing so i would say it needs tightening. 1 inch of play is too much, make sure you don't over tighten it though.

   thanks i was told an inch by a friend.... hes obv talking shite
   
   will sort tonight.
   
   cheers
4. ste1821 Newbie Joined: Mar 2012 Bradford Posts: 3 1.4 Furio

   #4 9th April 2012, 11:34

   I have the exact same problem, when turning corners it squeks, and when stood still with the steering turned it does the same. Id just like to know if it is deffinatly the alternator belt, and if tightening it seemed to work. Cheers
5. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

   #5 9th April 2012, 11:37

   to be safe, get a new belt - if its squeeling its been polished up - so will need replacing anyway.
   
   they are a few quid from places like coopers, eurocarparts, part co ectect.
6. graham22211 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2012 blyth northumberland Posts: 260 saxo 1.1i desire and a vectra sri 140 estate

   #6 9th April 2012, 11:56

   seams strange that it only screams when turning corners unless its because its using power to run the power stearing pump .
7. Hedgyvts Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2012 Northampton Posts: 265 Impreza p1, skyline r33gtst , saxo vts mk2

   #7 9th April 2012, 14:49

   I had this prob but it squeeks when i turned i jus got new belt n made sure not alot of play n job done i hear a few saxo owners have issues with these belts though :-s
8. user_37892 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Sheffield Posts: 865 On the lookout

   #8 9th April 2012, 18:47

   Sounds like a loose/slippy belt to me matey.
   The reason it is doing it on corners is because that's when your power steering is working its hardest putting a big strain on your battery and alternator. This makes the alternator work harder and gives a bigger magnetic field. This makes it harder to turn and if the belt isn't tight enough it will slip or "squeal"
   
   The best DIY method to tighten your belt is tighten it until you can just twist the belt 90 degrees in the middle.
9. ste1821 Newbie Joined: Mar 2012 Bradford Posts: 3 1.4 Furio

   #9 11th April 2012, 16:05

   Cheers for input, but i have been and purchased the belt, but now i cant find a thread on how to change it :/ does anyone know if there is one, and if so could you send me the link please. Thankyou
10. BritishMonkey Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Scottish Borders Posts: 110 2000 Furio 1.4 2002 Corsa 1.0 2002 Corsa 1.0 20

    #10 11th April 2012, 16:16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ste1821 Cheers for input, but i have been and purchased the belt, but now i cant find a thread on how to change it :/ does anyone know if there is one, and if so could you send me the link please. Thankyou

    Mk2 have a spring tensioner i do believe. support engine on jack, drop engine mount, release pressure on the belt with a bar, old belt off (remeber how it goes) new belt on, release pressure, reinstall engine mount.
    
    i changed a alternator on a xsara but i would imagine it is the same.
11. ste1821 Newbie Joined: Mar 2012 Bradford Posts: 3 1.4 Furio

    #11 11th April 2012, 16:20

    cheers, will have a go now