2000 Vauxhall Zafira Repair Question
Topics covered: Alternator, Engine, Mechanic.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on February 8, 2009
2000 Vauxhall Zafira ALTERNATOR AUTO TENSION SETTING
Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Vauxhall Zafira 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 75000 miles
I Have installed a new alternator and belt, but i dont know how to set up the tension on the belt, i believe it is a n auto tension pulley and i can loosen the nut on the pulley but nothing happens after this, what do i need to do now?
2000 Vauxhall Zafira 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 75000 miles
I Have installed a new alternator and belt, but i dont know how to set up the tension on the belt, i believe it is a n auto tension pulley and i can loosen the nut on the pulley but nothing happens after this, what do i need to do now?
Answer
Replied on February 10, 2009
there should be a slot in the tensioner where you put in an ALLEN KEY .. and tension up the belt then lock up the bolt !!
Replied on November 24, 2009
hi i have a 19mm bolt but that does not move enough to get the bolt back in position.