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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Outlawsaffa1982 on 26 June 2013, 23:28

Title: Vr6 belt tensioner
Post by: Outlawsaffa1982 on 26 June 2013, 23:28

After thinking my motor was on the way out... It looks like the belt tensioner bearing has given way! Did the screwdriver test and it sounds like it has worn out... Are they drone to wearing out? Or is there likely to be an underlining problem I'm missing here?

Title: Re: Vr6 belt tensioner
Post by: benvictors on 26 June 2013, 23:48

Yes they wear out pal  :wink:

Title: Re: Vr6 belt tensioner
Post by: gazareth on 27 June 2013, 01:06

pull the belt off and start it up to see if noise has gone. if it has then your in the right area.wouldnt run it for long without the belt mind.

Title: Re: Vr6 belt tensioner
Post by: Outlawsaffa1982 on 27 June 2013, 09:08

thanks chaps! job for tonight then...

Title: Re: Vr6 belt tensioner
Post by: Outlawsaffa1982 on 27 June 2013, 09:36

quick one... do i need to replace the whole unit or can i just replace the black pulley?

Title: Re: Vr6 belt tensioner
Post by: Therusterman on 27 June 2013, 13:49

I don't think you can replace just the pulley, i've only seen them come with the tensioner aswell. One solution is to carefully remove the rubber seal on the bearing and regrease it, or find a new bearing, and replace that. If you do a search on google that should come up with a how-to.

Title: Re: Vr6 belt tensioner
Post by: leigh_harty on 27 June 2013, 19:17

They aren't cheap as a full unit, around £90 iirc (but i paid more for a belt aswell)

Mine decided to sieze up on the motorway and eating the belt  :grin: .... wasn't a fun, cheap day!