Serpentine Belt tensioner???

[Rick Fischer]

Quick one :)

To change out my vac pump, MM says release tensioner CW, slack belt remove pump. Triffic! MM doesn't advise on how to operate the tensioner.......well not he one I have :(

Did stick 15mm socket and bar on tensioner, a la TD5, moderate pressure/torque and it didn't move, mind you the centre bolt did a tad. Is this correct? More torque on the centre bolt head??????? or have I missed something.

Someone with "the knowledge" please advise.

Cheers

RF

[Drover]

Not sure about my method but I got the result I wanted.

I use a ratchet strap from underneath and just cranked it down. Removed belt, swap vac pump, replaced belt and wound the ratchet back off.

Worked a treat :D

[Rick Fischer]

That is novel :) Ta

[nedflanders]

I just use a long 15mm spanner push the tensioner outwards and slide the belt off a pulley.

[Rick Fischer]

Ta but thinks you are talking about TD5. CW on Puma is to the centre.

Cheers

RF

[Rick Fischer]

Hello again.

Got it sussed.

There is a 3/8" drive recess on the C/L of the tensioner pulley, hiding behind the fan blades. PoP after that :)


Will also add to "good oil"

Cheers

RF