tomaco1 Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I have a 1985 L/R 90 with a 2.5 petrol and the Power steering belt Tensioner is starting to scream. My question is whether I need to replace the whole unit or can I just get the bearing? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 PAS belt tensioner only shown as an assembly item 19 on this parts diagram, you'd have to dismantle it & find bearings to fit or replace the complete assembly, if it's still available New assemblies listed at http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-ETC4153 http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php?xProd=85598&xSec=5497 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyWinny Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I had the same problem a few years ago. Rather than replace then tensioner I changed the pump mounting bracket (item 12 on Westerns diagram) for a later version that allows the pump to rotate on the braket (and hence tension the drive belt)and removed the tensioner pulley. I also needed to change to the corresponding size drive belt (which is smaller since there is no tensioner pulley). MW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaco1 Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Got it thanks! i GUESS i CAN JUST REMOVE ITEM #9 I had the same problem a few years ago. Rather than replace then tensioner I changed the pump mounting bracket (item 12 on Westerns diagram) for a later version that allows the pump to rotate on the braket (and hence tension the drive belt)and removed the tensioner pulley. I also needed to change to the corresponding size drive belt (which is smaller since there is no tensioner pulley). MW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diff Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Got it thanks! i GUESS i CAN JUST REMOVE ITEM #9 Yes, but Item 12 does not 'swivel' to tension the belt. Later power steering setups have a no. 12 front plate with slots to allow the pump to swing to tension the belt. When I tried to get one a while ago, the plate was listed as no longer available. I keep meaning to hunt for a second hand one. In the meantime, I took the tensioner off and drilled a small hole in the thin centre cover on the engine side and pumped some grease in it. I cleaned the area and stuck a bit of duct tape over the hole. I regrease it about twice a year, and it is still going 3 years later. Regards, Diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Got it thanks! i GUESS i CAN JUST REMOVE ITEM #9 to update & delete the existing tensioner. look at page 53 item 11 is the adjuster/tensioner on later 2.5 petrol engines & should be a reasonably easy fit to your engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaco1 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 I have the plate off of the 200tdi which has the adjustment, I'm going to try and fit that, I just need to get the belt. Does anyone know a belt number, as a cross reference(non L/R)part Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I have the plate off of the 200tdi which has the adjustment, I'm going to try and fit that, I just need to get the belt. Does anyone know a belt number, as a cross reference(non L/R)part Thanks I recently fitted a Dayco 13A0725C to my 200Tdi which has the same adjuster plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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