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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: BARNPOT2000 on July 8, 2022, 12:16

Title: Auxiliary belt renewal
Post by: BARNPOT2000 on July 8, 2022, 12:16
One of my jobs today was to replace the aux belt as I suspect that it has never been done. Big thanks to the how to guide. Glad I did change it... see photo... 😳

I tried to use a breaker bar on the tensioner but when the socket was on it never gave a position to allow leverage. I reverted to my torque wrench at max torque which worked a treat. Used a suitably sized offcut of wood to rest the wrench against to maintain tension relief whilst installing the new belt. Nice easy job that took very little time but brings a good dose of "peace of mind" on completion 👍.
Title: Re: Auxiliary belt renewal
Post by: puma2 on July 8, 2022, 13:05
 :) that's how to stay on top form before  problems start for the small outlay and time.
be pleased its done enjoy the cuppa afterwards and don't worry about now job done :)  :)
Title: Re: Auxiliary belt renewal
Post by: Joesson on July 8, 2022, 13:30
Good reports on the Gates belts.
Title: Re: Auxiliary belt renewal
Post by: BARNPOT2000 on July 8, 2022, 21:46
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Quote from: puma2 on July  8, 2022, 13:05:) that's how to stay on top form before  problems start for the small outlay and time.
be pleased its done enjoy the cuppa afterwards and don't worry about now job done :)  :)
agree, but have to substitute cuppa for a nice cold cider 🤗, it's too hot here for tea today 😎.
Title: Re: Auxiliary belt renewal
Post by: MikeBoo on July 8, 2022, 21:50
Thanks @BARNPOT2000 I now added replacing the aux belt to my To-Do list  :)

BTW - It's never too hot for a cuppa  ;)
Title: Re: Auxiliary belt renewal
Post by: 1979scotte on July 9, 2022, 13:41
Quote from: MikeBoo on July  8, 2022, 21:50Thanks @BARNPOT2000 I now added replacing the aux belt to my To-Do list  :)

BTW - It's never too hot for a cuppa  ;)

I'd being going for the cider too.