v8bertha Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Now that I have swapped my spanners and socket set for a set of clippers and a comb I have suddenly become completely unmechanicalised (is that a real word?? ). This morning as I reversed out the drive there was a funny snapping sound and then I had no power steering. As it was peeing down with precipitation I decided not to check it out and just stuck Vinnie back on thne driveway, phoned a mate and borrowed his 4.6HSE Rangie to get to work in. What struck me as odd tho is that the rev counter was still working, yet the battery warning light was on. Does the rev counter not work off the altenator any more or is that just soooooo 80's? Also, is it possible to change the belt (s) on a 2lt diesel lump with no more than a screwdriver, adjustable spanner and a hammer Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 If you need spanners I can pop round tonight? Need to tighten the belts on mine as it happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 If you need spanners I can pop round tonight? Need to tighten the belts on mine as it happens... Sounds like a plan to me Gotta pop into Brookies on the way home to pick up new belt, and a load of other service items. Should be home about 6:30, so anytime after that I have a packet of hobnobs left over from the "Ryan snorkel fitting" episode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 ...and I can cook. If you have any objection to sausages, potatoe or onion let me know otherwise it'll be Sausage bake B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 You've got a deal there, beats the vegetarian nonsense from the lodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I would put money on the belt tentioner has coursed it and the sand from Slab had a hand in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 I would put money on the belt tentioner has coursed it and the sand from Slab had a hand in it. Hmmmm... got round to having a look 2nite. It's pretty well knackered! The belt has twisted right round and wrapped itself around a pulley. Got if off eventually with a bit of tugging. And Jules is right, the tensioner is completely shot. Anybody any idea how to change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Don't laugh I can lend you the Haynes I can't describe it and I don't have pics but its not that complex did you ever change the tensioner on your 110's as its the same principles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Hi Jules... Cheers for the offer. Is that the "Dave Haynes" or the a haynes book of lies?! I have also just had a shifty through the Rave manuals that I forgot I had I think you are right. The tensioner looks just like a 300tdi one, only a bit smaller. What I'm a bit concerned about tho is that it LOOKS like you have to take off the power steering pulley to get the tensioner off. I may be wrong on that, but if you do then it looks like the offside engine mount has to be removed and the engine jacked up Do you know for definate which is the case? Either way I can't get a new tensioner until Tuesday so I'm stuck with the use of my mates 4.6HSE Rangie until then... shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Hi Jules... Cheers for the offer. Is that the "Dave Haynes" or the a haynes book of lies?! I have also just had a shifty through the Rave manuals that I forgot I had I think you are right. The tensioner looks just like a 300tdi one, only a bit smaller. What I'm a bit concerned about tho is that it LOOKS like you have to take off the power steering pulley to get the tensioner off. I may be wrong on that, but if you do then it looks like the offside engine mount has to be removed and the engine jacked up Do you know for definate which is the case? Either way I can't get a new tensioner until Tuesday so I'm stuck with the use of my mates 4.6HSE Rangie until then... shame! Are you shore.. the top should unbolt and fit between the other two pulley's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Autodata says: Removal 1 Raise and support front of vehicle 2 Remove o Front drive shafts o Auxiliary drive bell o AC pump (if filled) DO NOT disconnect hoses 3 Support engine 4 Remove o Engine lower lie-bar o LH engine mounting strut o LH engine mounting 5 Position engine lo LH side of engine compartment 6 Remove o Timing bell upper cover [1] o Camshaft sprocket damper [2] 7 Turn crankshaft clockwise until camshaft front sprocket liming marks aligned [3] 8 Insert liming pin in flywheel through engine backplate [4] Tool No LRT-12-058 9 Remove o Crankshaft pulley boll [6] o Crankshaft pulley [7] o Timing bell lower cover [8] o RH engine mounting plate [5] o Access plug from liming bell rear cover [9] Slacken tensioner boll [10] Use Alien key Install special tool No LRT-12-143 [12]until flush with end of plunger [11] Tighten nut [13]lo retract plunger Lightly tighten tensioner boll [10] Mark direction of rolalion on bell wilh chalk if bell is lo be reused Remove liming bell Remove special tool Tool No LRT-12-143 [12] WARNING: If belt has been in use for more than 24,000 miles: Fit new belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Jules... Nope, not sure at the mo. I'm probably making mountains out of mole hills. New tensioner is arriving on Tuesday so will be chatting Mike up for the use of his tools (all mine are still in the Camel !! ) and will find out for definate then. Deano... Cheers for the info . That looks like timing belt changing stuff tho, not fan/steering/aircon belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO3528 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I was only going to give you another couple of minutes to work that out... Should have read that better shouldn't I... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 I was only going to give you another couple of minutes to work that out... Should have read that better shouldn't I... LOL... was it my txt spk that confused u!! Never mind, thanks for the post anyway, I'm sure I'll be having to change the Cambelt at some point in the future (Thats positive thinking, eh!!) D B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Finally managed to get this problem sorted The tensioner sits slightly behind the power steering pulley, hence my question above, but having now attacked said tensioner with an 8mm hex socket and a ratchet I can confirm that you don't need drop the engine down or anything silly like that, it just slides out from the gap quite nicely. Back on the road with cheap, merry mortoring B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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