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If you have the time, space to store the standard parts and short term capital I am not sure why you wouldn't do it tbh.
Doesn't cost anything in the long run.
Ok thanks for that BMH.
Is it easy to workout how you adjust the alternator? I don't have aircon btw so there are only two points on the belt.
Just to confirm, squeaky belt = belt too loose so slippage occurs, yes?
Thanks
Sam
Won't viscous lubricant like vaseline or duckhams or whatever just make the belt slip constantly and wear away due to the constant slippage?
Is there nothing I can do to tighten or loosen the belt?
Just remember - the belt was actually replaced as its a Halfords belt but not sure if the...
How much to replace yourself? Can I not just tension the belt myself?
The thing is the belts are over due... But I am selling the car soon so cba with that.
Sam
Sometimes (it seems increasingly often) there is a bloody loud squeak/squeal from under the bonnet. Seems to happen most when there is lots of moisture in the air (so hot humid days or the wet).
95% sure its a belt and if its a belt it must be the aux belt (as squeaking is slipping and the...
Just gave the marble idea a quick go.
TBH I wish there were more driving threads on this forum. Mastering a new technique is far more rewarding than getting an extra 12 BHP from something like a manifold match?!
All mk2 ph2 clios have FBW so in theory you couldn't do it any of them?
I am sure thats b****cks...
To Steven.m:
I think the idea with left foot braking is that the car is constantly under control as their is a constant input. There is never a time when the car is just coasting. This...