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toby
Newbie

Joined: 11 Sep 2004
Posts: 19

Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 2:25 pm

any tips on tightening a fan belt on a 94 clio rsi, mines squeeling like a pig. Also how do judge the correct tightness and not over/under tighten?
JB
Mr Quoter-vator

Joined: 16 Feb 2004
Posts: 7405

Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 2:36 pm

just do it up til it dont squeel...if it snaps it was old and knackered anyway.

jst do it so its tight....dont go puttin all your weight into turning the spanner tho...just hand tight...and maybe let the belt twist 45 degreees or something on a long stretch...
Chris H
Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 3:40 am

technical answer is 1/2 deflection on th elongest run, or 90 degree twist with firm pressure.

If it flaps and makes a funny noise its to loose.
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