fan belt adjustment

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fan belt adjustment

Post by 2newbies » Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:55 pm

Hi everyone, I had two new fan belts fitted last service (two months ago)..can anyone tell me how to tighten them......getting a annoying squeak....thanks as always.....Paul
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Re: fan belt adjustment

Post by Poohbear » Tue Jul 16, 2013 5:05 pm

2newbies wrote:Hi everyone, I had two new fan belts fitted last service (two months ago)..can anyone tell me how to tighten them......getting a annoying squeak....thanks as always.....Paul
There is an adjusting screw on the alternator. You have to undo a clamp screw and then turn the adjuster to move the alternator towards you thus tightening the belt. Be careful not to overtighten though.
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Re: fan belt adjustment

Post by 2newbies » Tue Jul 16, 2013 5:11 pm

blimey that was quick!..thanks very much.....Paul
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Re: fan belt adjustment

Post by Simon Jones » Wed Jul 17, 2013 12:45 am

Another cause of squealing under load is a broken exhaust manifold stud.
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