1.6 Si alternator belt fitting how to?

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1.6 Si alternator belt fitting how to?

Postby Mav Singh on Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:08 pm

ok got new belt on order since mine is squeeking. is there a how to guide on how to change it? does the si use an auto tensioner of sorts or is the adjustment done from the alternator brackets itself?
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Re: 1.6 Si alternator belt fitting how to?

Postby Dazza on Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:44 pm

It has an auto tensioner on the pulley, think its a 13mm nut - Nice easy job but access may be an issue
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Re: 1.6 Si alternator belt fitting how to?

Postby Mav Singh on Thu Nov 05, 2015 1:27 pm

thanks for the reply, yes i have checked mine and it does seem to be an auto tensioner with a nut on it.
iv got a new belt on order, dayco branded one, for under £13 ford wants over 30 quid for it!!!!
prices have gone up n these mark 3's.

haynes manual says to remove the drivers side wheel for better access to changing it.

i will take photos and put up a guide incase anyone has trouble in the future. although looks like these cars are now getting rare, hardly one one posting on the forums anymore.
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