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| Pinky Member Since: 09 Jun 2016 Location: England Posts: 209   
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Thanks, handy to know!
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24th Jun 2016 3:03pm |
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| Hal Member Since: 04 Jun 2014 Location: Bedford Posts: 91 
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That's brilliant, thanks. Can it be made into a sticky on the forum?
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24th Jun 2016 7:07pm |
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| agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324 
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Actually, it appears that the LAX30 suffix on the bearing may indicate it's a Ford special.
I'm still keen to try a standard 6203 (sealed) though! Sticky if you like sure, but maybe wait until a more experienced mechanic type can give it the thumbs up? I should really add the torques too, they're not on hand ATM. Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants... |
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24th Jun 2016 9:06pm |
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| AlanH Member Since: 15 Mar 2010 Location: WA Posts: 242 
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I did this a couple of years ago on my 110 and really found it so much easier getting the belt on and off after removing the fan. A light tap on the spanner was all it needed to loosen the nut and off it came.
Then the tensioner itself was easy to remove and the job was a doddle. Old belt in good condition tucked away as spare just in case..... And I never use a torque wrench on most jobs, just do a decent tighten as I 've done throughout working life (when I actually worked at my trade of fitter that is) not like a big mate of mine who strips threads all the time. AlanH. |
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25th Jun 2016 9:13am |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6611 
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AlSi8Cu3Fe is the material the body is cast from, see all the chemical symbols?
I've just helped a friend do this on his 2.4. We removed the fan with the help of a Td5 fan holder tool with some short bolts put though - I should have taken a photo 
With the fan off there is loads more room. Usual tip: take some pics of the belt routing or sketch it out before removing 
I don't think the belt can be removed without removing (or at the very least loosening off) the tensioner from the engine?  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
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25th Jun 2016 12:14pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6611
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PS: stickied
1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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25th Jun 2016 12:14pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20466
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On the 2.4 I found despite what I was thinking that it would be a much harder job to remove than it was.
It's harder to get back on but only because it's a little more fiddly / tricky. Last edited by custom90 on 25th Jun 2016 11:11pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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25th Jun 2016 12:26pm |
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| AlanH Member Since: 15 Mar 2010 Location: WA Posts: 242
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I forgot to say that removing the tensioner completely makes it a doddle. Once the tension is off and the belt pushed to one side the bolt comes out with no problems. Tension when replacing is just a decent tighten strength.
Yes and don't forget to take pics or draw a line map showing the belts twists and turns...... and it still took me a couple of goes to get it right. 
Alan. |
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25th Jun 2016 10:48pm |
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| HardCharger Member Since: 03 Mar 2013 Location: Manila Posts: 740  
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Just to revive and add to, maybe?
I recently had to do this and just to make sure, I fired the truck up (with the fan off) to see if everything was OK. I noticed that the tensioner was bouncing about, is this normal? I was told that it may be on it's way out and should be steady when the engine is idling an not dribbling like it was. Any truth to this? In any case, no strange noises, with exception of the dribbling tensioner pulley, everything seems fine. Truck off, fan on. Done. Incidentally, I noticed that the engine runs better now with the new belt, is it just me? |
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24th Jan 2017 3:30pm |
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| AlanH Member Since: 15 Mar 2010 Location: WA Posts: 242
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I think there'll always been some movement as the belt is a flexible item not solid. Probably you're feeling good about doing the job yourself which makes the vehicle run quieter.
I'm now going to give my D4 it's very first oil change at less than half the distance LR say. No way would I allow oil in my engine for 23K or in my diffs or g/boxes to what they recommend. Doing things yourself gives you a much better understanding of what does what and where it is and if you're deep in the bush as I sometimes am, every little bit of knowledge helps. Cheers. AlanH. |
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19th Jul 2017 8:58am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20466
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The old belt will starch somewhat over a period of time and no doubt slightly slip.
I bet if you compared New for old you'd tell the difference between them just in length. You do indeed need to slacken the tensioner, but you don't have to remove it to remove the serpentine belt. You also do not need to remove the fan at all. It is fiddly to get back on generally, and be careful of pinching your fingers! I would say an easier quicker job than EGR issues No Guts, No Glory. 🇬🇧ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸âš™ï¸ðŸ§°ðŸ’ª |
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19th Jul 2017 4:40pm |
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| AlanH Member Since: 15 Mar 2010 Location: WA Posts: 242
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I agree you don't have to remove the belt but speaking from my own experience it's easier to get the belt on and off especially if you forget to take pics. of how the belt goes back on.
And you then have to experiment a few times. As it only takes a few minutes to remove and replace, why not? AlanH. |
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27th Jul 2017 8:32am |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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As Martin wrote, AISi8Cu3Fe is the chemical composition of the aluminum alloy used by die casting...... not the P/N Discovery 5 td6 HSE Stornoway Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition
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26th Aug 2020 8:36am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8077  
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the tensioner has to come off to get the belt off.
Fan off is the sensible way to do it. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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