Auto tensioner removal

[Kwik]

Is it literally the Allen key in the middle holding it on? I got aircon on my hdi does that make any difference?

Also this is for the auxiliary belt

[Toms306]

Yep its just the Allan bolt. Release the belt tension with a 15mm spanner on the bolt head first.

Most HDis do have air con but it will make a difference to tensioners/belt size.

[Kwik]

Thank you looks like I'll be doing this Tuesday as mine is super noisy. Looks tight on clearance though lol

[C.A.R.]

Yea it's a bitch of a job, it's right in line with the chassis leg so there is no clearance to get a socket in there (unless you had a really, really shallow socket/ratchet or the correct (6mm iirc) bit and a 1/4" ratchet spanner). I had to do it in the dark with a sodding Allen key and it was a nightmare!

[Kwik]

Ok morning job it is lol

[Kwik]

Just as a thought can you uprate just the pulley?

[Kwik]

All done some tips for ya.

1)To improve access jack drivers side up get a jack under engine and remove top mount

2)Is a 15mm on the bolt and push back to lock it can use a small allen key to lock it off and I can't remember the allen key size to get the bolt holding it to engine lol

3) If like mine the actual spring bit had gone but the pulley is good save it as you can't buy them separately can only get complete unit