Engine: 70 T5: - Auxiliary drive belt - Page 2

MikeS100 · May 17th, 2013, 23:39

Another good tip, thanks.

Thinking about it I'm pretty sure I don't have a 3/4 inch rachet or breaker bar but with the info on here I should be able to rig something up. I'm tempted to buy a 3/4 inch breaker bar though just to make the job easier, I have to go out to pick some bits up in the morning anyway before I start the job so I might stop off at the local motor factors and see what they've got.

Luxobarge · May 18th, 2013, 09:17

I've got all sizes of breaker bar, and annoyingly none of them fitted IIRC, I came to the conclusion that the hole is "metric"..... so check out the size of square hole you have before splashing out on a breaker bar if it's only for this purpose.

Mind you, breaker bars are always handy to have, so hell, go and buy one anyway! Lol.

Cheers

MikeS100 · May 18th, 2013, 09:30

Lol, fair point.

I've got some 1/2 inch bits but nothing 3/4 I don't think, but halfords sell a 1/2 to 3/4 inch adaptor so I will try to measure the size before I go out this morning and if it is 3/4 I will try to get one of those and use that. That's the plan anyway

MikeS100 · May 18th, 2013, 10:27

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Originally Posted by Luxobarge

^^^WHS^^^

It's easy peasy Mike, 5-minute job so long as you have a decent tensioner release tool. If you don't, then get one or make one - I made mine:

Just had a look and my set up is different. Apart from there being practically no access, there is a square section sticking out from the middle of the tensioner. I read something on another post about using a spanner on the tensioner so maybe they changed the design at some point. Hopefully I will be able to get an adjustable spanner on it easily enough and just push it back.

MikeS100 · May 18th, 2013, 18:13

Turned out to be a 14mm bolt so got a spanner on there and moved the tensioner without too much trouble. I decided to leave the current belt on as it wasn't too bad and I didn't want the hassle of having to route a new one, so when I get the cam belt done in the next few weeks I will just get them to re-fit the new auxiliary drive belt I bought a couple of weeks ago as they will be taking the old one of anyway.

It was quite a time consuming job but as my updated thermostat thread shows I got the job done and fingers crossed it is all working properly now

Thanks for your advice on the drive belt guys

May 17th, 2013, 23:39	#11
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	Another good tip, thanks. Thinking about it I'm pretty sure I don't have a 3/4 inch rachet or breaker bar but with the info on here I should be able to rig something up. I'm tempted to buy a 3/4 inch breaker bar though just to make the job easier, I have to go out to pick some bits up in the morning anyway before I start the job so I might stop off at the local motor factors and see what they've got. __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

May 18th, 2013, 09:17	#12
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:07 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	I've got all sizes of breaker bar, and annoyingly none of them fitted IIRC, I came to the conclusion that the hole is "metric"..... so check out the size of square hole you have before splashing out on a breaker bar if it's only for this purpose. Mind you, breaker bars are always handy to have, so hell, go and buy one anyway! Lol. Cheers __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

May 18th, 2013, 09:30	#13
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	Lol, fair point. I've got some 1/2 inch bits but nothing 3/4 I don't think, but halfords sell a 1/2 to 3/4 inch adaptor so I will try to measure the size before I go out this morning and if it is 3/4 I will try to get one of those and use that. That's the plan anyway __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

May 18th, 2013, 18:13	#15
MikeS100 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 21:39 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sevenoaks	Turned out to be a 14mm bolt so got a spanner on there and moved the tensioner without too much trouble. I decided to leave the current belt on as it wasn't too bad and I didn't want the hassle of having to route a new one, so when I get the cam belt done in the next few weeks I will just get them to re-fit the new auxiliary drive belt I bought a couple of weeks ago as they will be taking the old one of anyway. It was quite a time consuming job but as my updated thermostat thread shows I got the job done and fingers crossed it is all working properly now Thanks for your advice on the drive belt guys __________________ 1999 V70 TDi (auto) 2002 C70 T5 GT Convertible (manual) 2008 XC90 D5 Executive (auto)

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