Auxillary belt

ptf · Jun 25th, 2014, 07:32

Hi,
My Auxhillary belt came off last night, luckily it does not seem to have caused any damage, as it stayed in one piece, just shredded the side. Why would this have happened. From what I have read it could be the tensioner faulty, and there has been a recall.
It's a V70 2.0 deisel r design, registered 09/09

Vin doesn't correspond with any of the recalls on vosa, but will check with local garage.

Is this a DIY job for competent mechanic or, as is the norm these days, are special tools required?

Got the car recovered home last night, as stupidly thought it was a simple replace belt scenario.
Now it looks like I need to, somehow get the car to a garage!. Still, at least I was not forced to watch the England game.

tt82 · Jun 25th, 2014, 07:44

The tensioner is not an official "recall" IIRC.

The Aux belt can be done by the home mechanic, I have produced a guide for doing it and you can find it in the technical sections.

However there is an issue with the photos I need to sort out first

ptf · Jun 25th, 2014, 08:02

Thanks, have you got the link? Save me trawling
Cheers

tt82 · Jun 25th, 2014, 09:38

Just click on the section sub forum and there will be an articles section along with wanted/sales. There are a few good guides there already and more will be added in the coming years. It's easier if you know where to look instead of having to ask questions all the time.

Jun 25th, 2014, 07:32	#1
ptf Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2016 22:43 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: crawley	Auxillary belt Hi, My Auxhillary belt came off last night, luckily it does not seem to have caused any damage, as it stayed in one piece, just shredded the side. Why would this have happened. From what I have read it could be the tensioner faulty, and there has been a recall. It's a V70 2.0 deisel r design, registered 09/09 Vin doesn't correspond with any of the recalls on vosa, but will check with local garage. Is this a DIY job for competent mechanic or, as is the norm these days, are special tools required? Got the car recovered home last night, as stupidly thought it was a simple replace belt scenario. Now it looks like I need to, somehow get the car to a garage!. Still, at least I was not forced to watch the England game.

Jun 25th, 2014, 07:44	#2
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: May 26th, 2024 06:36 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	The tensioner is not an official "recall" IIRC. The Aux belt can be done by the home mechanic, I have produced a guide for doing it and you can find it in the technical sections. However there is an issue with the photos I need to sort out first __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Jun 25th, 2014, 09:38	#4
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: May 26th, 2024 06:36 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Just click on the section sub forum and there will be an articles section along with wanted/sales. There are a few good guides there already and more will be added in the coming years. It's easier if you know where to look instead of having to ask questions all the time. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Jun 25th, 2014, 08:02	#3
ptf Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2016 22:43 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: crawley	Thanks, have you got the link? Save me trawling Cheers

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