Tensioners, idlers and a complete muddle
Posted: 07 Feb 2012
In order to get the AC compressor and belt on, i need to have an idler roller to increase the lap angle on the alternator/compressor so that they actually work.
I have the genuine and correct idler for the valver, and it is in seemingly good condition. Problem is the cack handed muggle to took it off the donor car snapped the bolt. This bolt is a bit weird, M8 one side, M10 the other, with a 4mm fixed washer/nut in the middle (its flanged so to get a spanner on). Suffice to say Citroen don't supply one any more, and they've tried more than there usual to find one.
I've had one made up, but it looks a bit shit and i'm not too confident that it wont just snap in the same way.
So i was thinking about using a different setup. One of the 405's has a better arrangement, similar to the later 1.9td belt arrangement with double rollers, one adjustable to take out the slack. I've seen them before, but can't find one to buy on the eBay. Should be a simple trip to the scrap yard if i was in North Wales, but round here i don't know where any scrap yards are.
Two questions,
1) has anyone got one
2) does anyone know where to get one?
Sod it
3) Who's free in March to come play?
I have the genuine and correct idler for the valver, and it is in seemingly good condition. Problem is the cack handed muggle to took it off the donor car snapped the bolt. This bolt is a bit weird, M8 one side, M10 the other, with a 4mm fixed washer/nut in the middle (its flanged so to get a spanner on). Suffice to say Citroen don't supply one any more, and they've tried more than there usual to find one.
I've had one made up, but it looks a bit shit and i'm not too confident that it wont just snap in the same way.
So i was thinking about using a different setup. One of the 405's has a better arrangement, similar to the later 1.9td belt arrangement with double rollers, one adjustable to take out the slack. I've seen them before, but can't find one to buy on the eBay. Should be a simple trip to the scrap yard if i was in North Wales, but round here i don't know where any scrap yards are.
Two questions,
1) has anyone got one
2) does anyone know where to get one?
Sod it
3) Who's free in March to come play?