#1: Aux belt to be changed - UPDATED - Now changed :D Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 2:39 pm ---- Guys I need to change the Aux belt on my 2005 1.4 16v.
I have checked on here but I can't find a how to. Does anyone know if there is one. Or can you tell me what to do. Not sure which is the tensioner and how to release it?
Thanks Last edited by Tolkienfan001 on Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:32 am; edited 1 time in total
#2: Re: Aux belt to be changed - can't see a how to any where Author: Andy_, Location: Isle of ManPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:46 pm ---- Id get someone to do it who knows what there doing. No offense
#3: Re: Aux belt to be changed - can't see a how to any where Author: Harry, Location: StaffordPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 3:58 pm ---- If it's an automatic tensioner just put a ratchet on reverse onto the bolt, slacken it and pull the belt off
If it's manual (I can't remember what / if any 206s have these as it's normally without belt power steering) undo the bolt on the alternator, push it back to loosen the belt and remove it.
Just remember what way it went on the pulleys - and it may be very tight to get back on I often have to use a breaker bar to get enough leverage for the tensioner to fit the new belt on. Isn't difficult, can be done in 2 mins
#4: Re: Aux belt to be changed - can't see a how to any where Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 4:19 pm ---- Just need a 16mm spanner on the tensioner on a GTi...yours might be the same.
#5: Re: Aux belt to be changed - can't see a how to any where Author: LeeThr, Location: North West WalesPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 5:12 pm ----
Edward wrote:
Just need a 16mm spanner on the tensioner on a GTi...yours might be the same.
16mm on both my GTi's & my 1.4 was the short extension into the tensioner and pull.
#6: Re: Aux belt to be changed - can't see a how to any where Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:22 pm ----
Andy_ wrote:
Id get someone to do it who knows what there doing. No offense
None taken. Now I've read the other replies, I am someone who knows what they are doing.
#7: Re: Aux belt to be changed - can't see a how to any where Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:23 pm ----
LeeThr wrote:
Edward wrote:
Just need a 16mm spanner on the tensioner on a GTi...yours might be the same.
16mm on both my GTi's & my 1.4 was the short extension into the tensioner and pull.
Thanks guys. I will get it sorted after work.
#8: Re: Aux belt to be changed - can't see a how to any where Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:59 am ---- So often I think the right answer is buy a Haynes manual.
#9: Re: Aux belt to be changed - can't see a how to any where Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:04 am ----
kandlbarrett wrote:
So often I think the right answer is buy a Haynes manual.
Yea I've had a look in the Haynes now seems to make sense..... We will see
#10: Re: Aux belt to be changed - UPDATED - Now changed :D Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:35 am ---- Some of you might laugh, but I am really proud of this!
I have never done any work on my cars before getting my 206 in Oct last year. I have now changed the discs pads. Aux belt. Track rod ends next.
I read through the Haynes manual. Went to the car took the old belt off. Routed the new belt from memory!
Then sweated grunted and shouted as I held the tensioner and put the last section of the belt on the last roller / pulley.
Thanks for all the help and advice!!
#11: Re: Aux belt to be changed - UPDATED - Now changed :D Author: kandlbarrett, Location: SwindonPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:11 am ---- Track rod ends should be relatively easy.
Why are you changing them?
After changing them get a full four wheel alignment done. The more sensitive equipment will measure the rear (they never point where the manufacturer intended) and that will be taken into account when setting the front. Although you are on a four point machine you will only pay for what is adjusted so that should be about £35.
#12: Re: Aux belt to be changed - UPDATED - Now changed :D Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:17 am ----
kandlbarrett wrote:
Track rod ends should be relatively easy.
Why are you changing them?
After changing them get a full four wheel alignment done. The more sensitive equipment will measure the rear (they never point where the manufacturer intended) and that will be taken into account when setting the front. Although you are on a four point machine you will only pay for what is adjusted so that should be about £35.
The ns one has a lot of play. The os one has no play but the rubber has collapsed. So thought I may as well do both.
My local garrage does 4 wheel alignment. So that should not be a problem.
#13: Re: Aux belt to be changed - UPDATED - Now changed :D Author: LeeThr, Location: North West WalesPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:51 pm ---- Advice for track rod ends, get a blowtorch or a very strong source of heat, if they havent been touched for a long time, they like to seize inside the track rod.
i did one last year it wasnt until i had the track rod glowing hot that it finally moved.
#14: Re: Aux belt to be changed - UPDATED - Now changed :D Author: Tolkienfan001, Location: SpaldingPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:55 pm ----
LeeThr wrote:
Advice for track rod ends, get a blowtorch or a very strong source of heat, if they havent been touched for a long time, they like to seize inside the track rod.
i did one last year it wasnt until i had the track rod glowing hot that it finally moved.
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