changing water pump.

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FREDA MIND
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changing water pump.

Post by FREDA MIND » Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:10 pm

hi guys , im going to be changing the water pump in next few days :D ,
can anyone advise me on the belt tension?,, i can see the alternator belt is adjusted on the top bracket....
any advice most welcome
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Re: changing water pump.

Post by missfixit70 » Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:17 pm

There's a fact sheet in the members area on doing the water pump, being able to twist the belt by 90 degrees is a reasonable approximation, just don't be tempted to over tighten or you'll knacker the bearings.
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Re: changing water pump.

Post by francophile1947 » Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:19 pm

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