Alternator Tensioner & Pulley

[bytor]

Hi all,

I need to change the crank pulley for the alternator.

The tensioner just spins on itself, from what I've read this is a common problem.

Do I need to replace this? Or can I just undo the two 13mm? bolts slightly for the sliding mechanism and hit the tensioner pulley up and down with a hammer?

Where are the two other bolts? I had a quick look the other day but can't see a thing as the crank seal is leaking very slightly so I've got a lot of old oil and dirt around that area.

Any advice would be great.

Cheers,

Scott

[bytor]

Pic of left hand side of 16v engine out the car would probably be sufficient.

[sri_130]

There is an Allen type threaded bar that you need to undo from the bottom of the tensioner.

[bytor]

Indeed, that's my issue it just spins on itself! :-)

[sri_130]

Originally Posted by bytor

Indeed, that's my issue it just spins on itself! :-)

oh.

Gutted.