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Alternator Belt
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Sat, 14 Jan 2012 1:50 +0000by graham
My alternator belt has been slipping again, I fit a new one about a 2 months ago. How much should I adjust the belt? I tightened it till it stopped screeching and let the engine run at high revs for a bit and it seems grand now.
I bought one of these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-RED-DIG ... 5ae46e6cf2 to check the voltage, much easier than a multimeter across the batter.
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Re: Alternator Belt
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Sat, 14 Jan 2012 3:08 +0000by leamyj
That's for nothing! Just bought one , less than €4, delivered
Re: Alternator Belt
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Sat, 14 Jan 2012 6:39 +0000by sidewaysreilly
On any belt, you should be just able to twist it 90 degrees between thumb and finger at the centre point between pulleys on the longest distance.
Re: Alternator Belt
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Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:05 +0000by graham
Grand, will double check it! It seemed fine last night, was out for a quick spin!
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Re: Alternator Belt
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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:46 +0000by graham
Damn belt is still slipping, how loose does the 14mm bolt at the pivot point need to before I tighten the adjuster?
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Re: Alternator Belt
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Mon, 23 Jan 2012 8:42 +0000by johnv
i had trouble with belts no matter how many times i adjusted them the still squeeled i bought a set of mazda belts never had a problem since