Tekara 0 Posted October 20, 2007 Hi All Being having some issues with rattles on cold starts, it was mentioned to me that the tensioner bolt could be faulty. So with taking that advice I took the bolt out of the car and inspected the seals, all looks fine. My problem now is the reinstallation, I'm not sure on how to put it back together, i've read posts mentioning bleeding while submerged in oil, but the end result is totally different to how it was when removed. When it was removed the piston was near as bottomed out with a slight bit of oil in the bolt. Now that its been bleed, or at least attempted, the piston sticks out about a 1-1.5cm further than it did when I removed it, but with no movement. Can someone confirm what the procedure is for bleeding, and how the bolt should be. BTW this is a standard Corrado bolt, not the MK4 one if that makes a difference. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted October 20, 2007 I've encoutered this issue. Haven't the foggiest how to sort it though. Nothing in the bentley either :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tekara 0 Posted October 20, 2007 I know, Bentley was useless today. Starting to wish id not bothered removing it now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattkh 0 Posted October 20, 2007 Hi All Being having some issues with rattles on cold starts, it was mentioned to me that the tensioner bolt could be faulty. So with taking that advice I took the bolt out of the car. Cheers Hi I looked at this a few months ago but havent done anything yet. Did you take out the bolts holding the tensioner or screwed in a 10mm bolt enough to clear the serpentine belt to take the belt off ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard Racing 0 Posted October 20, 2007 It should be fully extended, just make sure its got some oil in then screw it back in. Its probably wise to run the engine for a little and then remove the bolt again. If it has been pushed back in and stayed there then the bolt needs replacing. I sold a new one on ebay for a tenner a few months back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crasher 3 Posted October 20, 2007 I think it is in Bentley, anyway see the pic. Ohh, wire diameter 0.8-mm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tekara 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Thanks for the posts Crasher does it have any info in the Bentley? Ive tried creating a wire as in the image, but i dont get any different results. Lizard Racing when you say it should be fully expended, do you know if there should be some movement to the bolt, or should it be solid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tekara 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Finally Success :cheers: , after the umpteenth attempt to release the non-return valve in the piston its finally given in and retracted all the way in the bolt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toad 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Great! Did it just take a lot of prodding with the wire in the end? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
