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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: oliver07 on 02 June 2009, 10:10

Title: cam chain adjuster
Post by: oliver07 on 02 June 2009, 10:10

morning
just took my cam chain adjuster off as was rattling as said by AA man now stuck as cant figure out how to put the long rubber belt back on have tried the search but no joy thanks.

Title: Re: cam chain adjuster
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 02 June 2009, 10:13

Do you mean the serpentine belt?

Title: Re: cam chain adjuster
Post by: oliver07 on 02 June 2009, 10:30

yes thats probably it

Title: Re: cam chain adjuster
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 02 June 2009, 10:38

Fit a m8 x 80 bolt into the tensioner body to relieve the tension, fit the belt then remove the bolt.
Only wind the bolt in enough to get the belt on, do not overtighten, otherwise you risk damage to tensioner body.

Title: Re: cam chain adjuster
Post by: oliver07 on 02 June 2009, 10:46

hi i have done that part when i removed the old tensioner its the figuration of the belt im stuck with not sure which way it fits the pullys thanks

Title: Re: cam chain adjuster
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 02 June 2009, 11:57

Have you got aircon?

Title: Re: cam chain adjuster
Post by: oliver07 on 02 June 2009, 13:09

yes air con on the car just got a new cam chain tensioner but the belt seems to be twisted