Tensioning power steering and alternator belts

Thread starter aprotogerellis
Start date Feb 5, 2008

aprotogerellis

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Feb 5, 2008

Hi there,

I've just finished re-installing the belts for the power steering and alternator (generator) and am having a bit of trouble with the tension.

The workshop manuals specify a tension of 9.5 on the alternator belt and a maximum deflection of 5mm on the power steering one.

However, when I start the engine I hear a loud whirring noise and there are vibrations up the steering wheel. When I turn the wheel they seem to go away so I'm guessing I've got the tension on the power steering wrong.

As I've got the porsche tensioner tool, can somebody let me know what the tension is meant to be on both of these belts.

As the belts are old ones, I'm guessing that the tension is different than if they were new (?)

Many thanks,
Alex [FONT=verdana,geneva"]

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