Altenator Pulley

Sportwag · Feb 7th, 2011, 17:32

Hi,

Can the altenator clutch pulley (think this is what they called it) be replaced in situ on a D5 or does the altenator and power steering pump have to be removed to gain access?

Noise has been getting worse over the last couple of days and it looks to be seized (it is the part that rotates or drives in one direction and freewheels)

Thanks,

t4owner · Feb 7th, 2011, 20:29

best to take the alternator of as the pulley is very tight and there isnt much space to work in and they are easy to get of but would do it as soon as cos if it chucks the belt of it can be very expensive when it gets wraped up in the cambelt

Sportwag · Feb 9th, 2011, 18:15

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Originally Posted by t4owner

would do it as soon as cos if it chucks the belt of it can be very expensive when it gets wraped up in the cambelt

Is this likely as it can't be replaced until Monday earliest (wont be high mileage 100 miles tops) - should the belt also be replaced?

RoyMacDonald · Feb 10th, 2011, 12:18

I believe the commonest cause of cambelt failure is it getting taken out by the auxillary belt failing. You'd probably then be looking at a replacement engine.

Orwelian · Feb 11th, 2011, 22:03

Had exactly the same problem crop up this morning the local garage I used confirmed my thoughts and will be replacing parts on Monday, very false economy not to replace the belt with a new one as when the pulley sticks part of the belt is getting shaved off with the prospect of imminant failure. Their advice for usage was, not to....fortunately I am only a mile from the garage and it ain't going no further til its been fixed...........

Feb 7th, 2011, 17:32	#1
Sportwag Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2023 07:34 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Co. Antrim	Altenator Pulley Hi, Can the altenator clutch pulley (think this is what they called it) be replaced in situ on a D5 or does the altenator and power steering pump have to be removed to gain access? Noise has been getting worse over the last couple of days and it looks to be seized (it is the part that rotates or drives in one direction and freewheels) Thanks, Last edited by Sportwag; Feb 7th, 2011 at 17:35.

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RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	I believe the commonest cause of cambelt failure is it getting taken out by the auxillary belt failing. You'd probably then be looking at a replacement engine. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Feb 7th, 2011, 20:29	#2
t4owner Senior Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2023 20:06 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: malton	best to take the alternator of as the pulley is very tight and there isnt much space to work in and they are easy to get of but would do it as soon as cos if it chucks the belt of it can be very expensive when it gets wraped up in the cambelt

Feb 11th, 2011, 22:03	#5
Orwelian New Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2023 10:08 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Suffolk	Had exactly the same problem crop up this morning the local garage I used confirmed my thoughts and will be replacing parts on Monday, very false economy not to replace the belt with a new one as when the pulley sticks part of the belt is getting shaved off with the prospect of imminant failure. Their advice for usage was, not to....fortunately I am only a mile from the garage and it ain't going no further til its been fixed...........

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