urgent aux belt tensioner

[panther]

hi peeps
is there a special tool needed for changing auxilery belt ???
cheers or any1 got a how to ? thanks

 

[panther]

Re: urgent aux belt tensioner 172 ph 2

ps does any of you nice chaps have the tool that could be lent for a small charge

 

[mr angry]

I used a 3/8 extension bar and some gashed knuckles.

 

[edde]

there is a proper tool or esle make your own.

 

[Sean6545]

I undo the two invert torx bolts that hold the tentioner to the alternator bracket to release the tention, then lever it back down to re tension it. I find this way alot easier!

 

[sideways danny]

I undo the two invert torx bolts that hold the tentioner to the alternator bracket to release the tention, then lever it back down to re tension it. I find this way alot easier!

tried that once, took many hours to get it back together. Not the best way IMO.

flexy head ratchet spanner with a 3/8'' converter and a 30mm 3/8'' extension. raise the belt end of the engine (block of wood to spread the load, and a jack under the corner of the sump) and from there it's piss easy to take the tension off

 

[panther]

anyone else have any other ideas ??
thanks