I think in the diesel, the w/p is built in? In which case you will loose most if not all the coolant, but I've only a V6 to look at! Try a search on the forum to find out!

There are quite a few topics on the subject see this search search.php?keywords=diesel+alternator+belts

... Had some work done at my local garage on a 2.5 diesel which included tightening drive belts.

A few miles later the day after collecting the van, the sediment and charge lights came on and the temp gauge ... Looking in the engine bay I can see that the alternator pulley has totally sheared off.. shards of ...

Folks, just had my Bongo in to the garage as there was a squealing coming from the engine

So seems I need a Alternator tensioner and 2 x fan belts

Its a 1996 2.5 diesel, anyone able to point me in the right direction of the parts to order?

Advice appreciated!

Thanks

Asking on behalf of John from Leeds who has a diesel Bongo. His alternator has failed completely and a garage 1 mile away have said they will install a new one. But is it safe (or even possible) to fire ... knowledge I know that the alternator feeds the belts which drive the waterpump which circulates the ...

... runs but no charge output coming from the alternator. I don’t know if the two are connected.

What I have tried/conditions: ‘95 Diesel auto. battery is brand new 335 type, fully charged. Terminals ... on or off). I think this might be the exciter? Belts fine on alternator and tried jump lead to ...

... a self bleed kit installed and this is the diesel engine. Read on for the specifics which may ... ve replaced the water pump, thermostat, both alternator belts and aircon belt this week. I've also bypassed the rear heater matrix due to the sorry state of the metal pipe.

I drained, flushed and ...

The belts are for the alternator and water pump (dual one) and a single one to the air con. See http://www.lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/code=1580B&cat=a2ajra0a&vin=&imgno=.html

Timing isn't done by belts on the diesel.


Geoff, I appreciate what you are saying about the alternator, waterpump and air ...

The belts are for the alternator and water pump (dual one) and a single one to the air con. See http://www.lushprojects.com/bongopartsm ... mgno=.html

Timing isn't done by belts on the diesel.

Hi to all,

Our 2.5 Diesel Bongo has been amazingly reliable for the last 2 years of ownership, with ... are no warning lights on the dash.

The alternator was replaced 2 years ago, the belts are new.

The battery seems to hold its charge overnight.

I am baffled. Some articles suggest looking at the ...

Hi all

After some advice. I have a 2.5 Diesel that developed a little bit of a squeak at tick over that I was sure was from one of the belts. Probably the Air con as it got worse when switched on.
Plus ... but not fully.
Seems to be coming from the alternator belts as Aircon on or off makes no difference ...

... it has stumped us.
We bought Bruce (N reg, 2L diesel) about 3 years ago and we have had to change ... There was no indication to show faulty alternator as no warning lights, no electric problems ... but doesn't seem it? Alternator looks fine and belts are tight and seem ok.

It's heading to a ...

We are discussing the diesel engine? (Sorry if there are clues that are obvious to those that know!)

If anything, I found new belts tight to fit, even with the alternator fully in to the block.
Is it at all possible there is an incorrect pulley diameter, perhaps on the replacement water pump?


A wee ...

We are discussing the diesel engine? (Sorry if there are clues that are obvious to those that know!)

If anything, I found new belts tight to fit, even with the alternator fully in to the block.
Is it at all possible there is an incorrect pulley diameter, perhaps on the replacement water pump?


A wee ...

We are discussing the diesel engine? (Sorry if there are clues that are obvious to those that know!)

If anything, I found new belts tight to fit, even with the alternator fully in to the block.
Is it at all possible there is an incorrect pulley diameter, perhaps on the replacement water pump?

I took ...