Corrado G60 ropey drive belt tensioner

[dirtytorque 0]

Engine still running like s*^te (see other thread)

 

I am also hearing an intermittent clatter.The engine seems to run smoother in the instances when it stops clattering.

 

I took the drive belt cover off and I am pretty sure I saw some smoke coming from the drive belt tensioner.

Warn bearings maybe...

 

See picture ,the gap around the middle part of the tensioner seems un-even?

 

I guess I should change this out?!??

I can't be sure but the noise I was hearing was from this vicinity.

 

 

Also there seems to be an awful lot of play on this unit.

The bolt is fastened to 45nm but the external part of the unit is wobbly.

[Supercharged 2]

Errr yeah - DON'T drive it....

 

Buy a genuine tensioner and a new nut and stud.

 

Check the belt out - if it's gone shiney then it's been wearing against the resistance of the tensioner - you'll need to do the belt too...

 

I reckon you've been very lucky to spot that - another few miles and you'd need a new engine!

[dirtytorque 0]

I started it up ;started to reverse out and thought

 

"NAaah that don't sound rite!!!!!"

 

The belts so shiny i can see my face in it.

 

:?

[Supercharged 2]

Hehe - you'll need a belt to then...

 

Gates Powergrip 41121 x 18mm

[Henny 0]

the bearings in that tensioner have collapsed... You're right that it shouldn't look like that.... :?

 

New belt and tensioner required - nut and stud are also worth swapping at the same time... 8)

[Supercharged 2]

Repair Kit part number is 056 198 119 and will be much cheaper than buying belt and tensioner seperatly.

[dirtytorque 0]

re link below..

 

 

http://upload.the-corrado.net/files/58/all photos 509.jpg

 

where will I find mark 4 ?

Where is that hole,on the drive belt cover?

 

 

Also do I need a special timing belt tensioner tool,if so where can I get one from?

 

thnks

[rado-steve 0]

BTW I have a G60 Timing Belt and Tensioner That I have spare! Saves you buying one from the Shops! £10 plus postage any good to ya????

 

BTW pic of the bits in For Sale Section!They are Brand Spanking New :D

[dirtytorque 0]

thnks but no thnks,I have already bought the stuff and plan 2 fit it 2morrow.

I havn't driven the thing all week and I have withdrawl. 8)