alternator belt tension

[millie2]

Hi how easy is it to check and tighten my belt as now the alternator squeels . KEV.

 

[solarman216]

push the longest run in if it goes more than 12 to 15 mm it is slack, Rick

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

It's not too bad, but for some reason there is no easy tensioners on the alternator, like there is on the other 2 units. I put a pole between the engine and the alternator, which I can lean on with my shoulder, as I tighten it back up, to get the tension right.

 

[96terrano]

It's not too bad, but for some reason there is no easy tensioners on the alternator, like there is on the other 2 units. I put a pole between the engine and the alternator, which I can lean on with my shoulder, as I tighten it back up, to get the tension right.

That's exactly what I do!:thumbs

 

[rustic]

That's exactly what I do!:thumbs

me too, I usually use a pry bar.
Easy enough.

Some say...
use WD 40 on the belt to stop it squeeling...

Others... say don't.

Works for me..
What do I know... been doing it for 18 years on my Mav:thumbs

 

[96terrano]

me too, I usually use a pry bar.
Easy enough.

Some say...
use WD 40 on the belt to stop it squeeling...

Others... say don't.

Works for me..
What do I know... been doing it for 18 years on my Mav:thumbs

Is of thought wd40 would make it slip

 

[rustic]

Is of thought wd40 would make it slip

No I think this issue was, it collected grit.

But I have only replaced my belts once in 18 years, still keep the originals by the jack in the boot.

I have never had any problems.:thumbs

 

[96terrano]

No I think this issue was, it collected grit.

But I have only replaced my belts once in 18 years, still keep the originals by the jack in the boot.

I have never had any problems.:thumbs

aye, i'm going to keep my truck for over 18 years