02-04-2015, 03:19 PM
(02-04-2015, 03:13 PM)shervo Wrote:(02-04-2015, 01:43 PM)pug306driver Wrote: well bugger me....I looked as this thread and pics this morning and was wondering wtf the blue metal part of the engine was....really scratching my head......doh its a bloody vice aint it"!!!!!!!!Yeah its a vice haha. Engine in the car and its really a simple job but I have the luxury of a ramp and air tools. But still simple with hand tools. Basic info;
ios the engione in the car at the mo and how easy was it to remove the auto tensioner with the engine in situ please......I have the joy of the crank pulley bolt to come very soon........
Remove o/s wheel and guard
Undo manual tensioner to slacken belt then use 15mm spanner to push auto tensioner back and remove belt
Support engine with jack and wood
Remove top engine mount
Lower engine down
You can now access the tensioner with a ratchet and 8mm allen socket through wheel arch
Obviously undo crank pulley before all this if you're doing it at the same time.
I may of missed a few things but thats the basics to the job.
As above but it can be done with out removing the top engine mount and lowering the engine, not much room but it can be done.