30-09-2015, 07:24 PM
I need to change the spring tensioner on the aux belt this weekend. Any advice or tips when doing this?
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aux spring tensioner change help!
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30-09-2015, 07:46 PM
Depends which one..
Early xud9 is dead simple, couple bolts and jobs a gooden... Later one is a pig! Wishes for more power...
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30-09-2015, 08:34 PM
Never done it before...any advice? I know I'll have to remove the engine mounts and lower the engine buts thats about as far as I've thought! Cheers
30-09-2015, 09:30 PM
Power steering pump off, alternator off, and something else..been years since i done mine but its a twat lol the spring is a right arse wipe
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30-09-2015, 09:55 PM
Just top end mount. Jack with block of wood under sump
Remove inner arch liner. PAS pump off. Then fiddle. A lot. Wishes for more power...
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01-10-2015, 06:04 AM
Ok cheers for the help
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