ricoblanco

I finally got around to installing my new serpentine belt and I managed to break stuff.

<img src="http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh156/ricoblanco/Tensioner1-1.jpg">

The procedure in the Bentley tells me to turn one way, Audipages (the correct procedure BTW) says another. Anyway, I managed to take the tension off enough to remove the old belt and put on the new one. But, when installing the new belt, I broke the tensioner bolt!
<img src="http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh156/ricoblanco/Tensioner2-1.jpg">
Now the belt is as loose as a goose so I'm assuming a new tensioner assembly is in my near future (duh). Is there any way to adjust the tension for now (like the nut where the damper connects)? Is it <i>called</i> a "tensioner assembly"? Thanks in advance!

ricoblanco

I know it should not have any effect on the tension (though it will be good times taking the belt off again without the nut). I routed it properly, I compared the sizes of the belts, and still a bit loose!

ricoblanco

k, I'll give a try! Thanks :-)

ricoblanco

I tried pushing on the tensioner but still no luck. I started the car and I can see/hear the belt flapping between the power steering pump and the lower roller.

chichiB5s4

keeping her safe.

ricoblanco

That's how the belt is routed, I'll check the big bolt. It just seems when I was trying to release the tension, the whole thing barely moved. Like it's frozen in that position or something.

PaulW

The belt isn't suppose to be around the bottom of the engine.

<img src="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/enginemechanical/tbp75.JPG">

PaulW

Oh *hit!

ricoblanco

I checked that as well.

ricoblanco

I never put it in. I couldn't find the stinkin' hole! (now that sounds dirty)