contender 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Just had a tow in off M25 with a belt tensioner fell to pieces. :( Heard a few bangs under the car as bit fell off. Overheated and ignition warning light on. Is it a DIY job to replace the tensioner? ?Has anyone any tips on how to proceed cost Etc. Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tekara 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Tensioner costs about £60 and the belt is about £20, not sure on the exact process of installation. Id take it to a garage and make sure everything else is right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham_E 0 Posted April 17, 2005 it is a DIY job to replace it...but as tekara has suggested just in case any other damage has been done take it to a garage for a once over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
contender 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Thanks Guys. What are the likely problems and how do I access the tensioner (or whats left of it) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tekara 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Well the cause is problem down to a warn / seized bearing in the tensioner. Potential damage couldn't really say, might be nothing at all but could have easily knocked a few things on it way out depending on where it went. Tensioner is held on with a couple of bolts into the side of the head, air box needs to be removed to allow access. What part is gone, or might be easier to answer whats left ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham_E 0 Posted April 17, 2005 im sure there was a post before that somebody had put up about there tensioner pulley that had melted into a lump after the bearings seized...ill see if i can find it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormseeker 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Happened to me, just over a year ago.... http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic. ... order=asc& And some more pictures of my dead tensioner and melted belt on page 2 of this thread... http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic. ... highlight= Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham_E 0 Posted April 17, 2005 thats what i was looking for, knew it was here somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
contender 0 Posted April 17, 2005 I will have a look to see whats left intact tomorrow. Thanks for your help guy. Really appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm 0 Posted April 17, 2005 http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1138497 Mucho info on this vortex link. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
contender 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Storm, that link is great. Just what I needed. Many Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
