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Mk2 Octavia alternator belt

  • 24-11-2016 7:32pm
    #1
    cajonlardo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I have looked around online but haven't found the answer to this.

    I have a screech I think is coming from the alternator belt. Noise lasts aprx 1 second on cold start only.

    Problem I have is that I don't see how to release tension in order to remove it. Any I have seen online clearly have a tensioner but there doesn't seem to be a separate tensioner component on mine - it loops around the alternator and goes directly to the drive pulley. Am I missing something?


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  • #2
    Waterson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 383 ✭✭Waterson


    It could be a stretch type belt that doesnt have a tensioner. To remove the old one, (if it is worn, ribs cracked etc) best to cut it off with a blade. The new one will need to be installed using a special tool. PM me as I have the tool.


  • #3
    cajonlardo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭cajonlardo


    Thanks for the considerate reply Waterson.

    The belt looks in great nick - but it has done 160,000 kms! there is about 25mm "give" if I press down on it. Ribs look perfect etc.

    I don't want to remove it just yet because I need to see if anything else needs replacing - need to keep this car on the road.

    I've no great worry about going to mechanic, sometimes its better to be sure than sorry.


  • #4
    hamburg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 145 ✭✭hamburg


    What year and engine size is it ?


  • #5
    cajonlardo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭cajonlardo


    hamburg wrote: »
    What year and engine size is it ?

    07, Mk2, 1390cc 80hp

    thanks


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