alternator belt

[gilb]

any1 no how 2 adjust these as mines doing my head in wont stop squealing iv replaced the belt once before but seems like it needs doing again and i fink its causeing my car 2 overheat as the fan wont b turning quick enough

[stonesie]

same as when you fitted it mate

slacken the alternator, tension it then re tighten the bolts, i would set it so theres about half an inch each way of play in the belt on its longest run between pullys

edit just had a look on mine and to tension it theres a big (19mm??) nut with teeth on the back which go in another set of teeth on the bracket, this makes it so easy, no leavering with bars ect

[gilb]

ha so easy my arse there is a nut with teeth which should tention it but it dont seem 2 work just comes loose again

[stonesie]

maby bars are needed on yours afterall....... VW-audi's ect use the same system if the nut has gone on yours maby a replacement would help

i found they fit nicely in the pocket when the teeth went on mine on the old VW