Ok thanks John so it is just a matter of common sense after all then? If you believe the manual they make it sound like a critical adjustment. I have probably done it ok then.
On 23 Aug, 23:01, John Woodward <[email protected]> wrote: > I basically get the tension tight so there is no slack, but not over > tight to cause alternator bearing failure, seems to have worked OK for > me. > John > > On Aug 23, 7:15 pm, cormorant <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Yes thanks that is what I ended up doing, I am not sure if these > > polybelts need more tension than the old fashioned plain v belts > > (sorry I am used to classic cars) as 1/2 inch slack in the middle of > > the belt would seem very excessive on this type of belt, what is the > > slack I am aiming for? > > > On 22 Aug, 22:03, John Woodward <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Can't help with the steering column, but adjusting the alternator belt > > > is fairly simple on the 1800 diesel engine, instead of the crowfoot > > > adapter I just use a large open ended spanner (20,21,22 mm I can't > > > remember which, slacken off the 13 mm lock bolt, then you can use the > > > large spanner to adjust the tension (the same as a normal ribbed belt > > > tension), then lock it in position with the 13mm lock bolt. I've done > > > over 20,000 miles & had no problem with the belt slipping or wearing > > > out. In fact its a lot easier to adjust than the normal arrangement on > > > the CVH engine. > > > John > > > > On Aug 21, 1:31 pm, cormorant <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > My steering column is giving a horrendously loud rubbery squeaking > > > > noise when the steering wheel is turned, have squirted wd40 down there > > > > and waited but the noise persists, seems to come from the upper > > > > bearing, is this a common problem? > > > > > Also the manual suggest a really complicated method for adjusting the > > > > alternator belt tension (rack type and polybelt - 1800 diesel) > > > > involving 2 torque wrenches and a crowfoot adapter, is there a simple > > > > way to set the tension? > > > > > many thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
