Guys/Gals (???)

I have asked my mechanic to change the belt for my car, the main belt that connects the AC, P/Steering pump, Alternator etc....
Can someone please advise me. The belt tensioner for the Landrover V8i 3.9, it's spring controled...right???? once the new belt has been changed, does the belt tensioner need to be tight??? or left loose... eg, it's spring loaded, I know, but does the middle bolt need to be tightened or left loose so the tnsioner is free to move??? My mechanic say's no need to tighten, just leave it loose, but I am not convinced. As a result, the belt have been changed but is now making a "squeeling" noise. Would putting tension on the spring tensioner and then tightening the belt not stop the noise????

Thanks
Connor

 

You do want the tensioner to be able to move to keep constant tension on the belt. If the bolt is tightened to where the tensioner won't move then as the belt stretches over its life it will get looser and looser until it finally comes off the pulleys and causes all kinds of problems. If you think the tensioner is not applying enough force on the belt maybe it's time for a new tensioner.

 

Thanks for the advice... maybe your right new tensioner.... or maybe shorter belt Not sure which is cheaper...

Regards
Connor

 

Read my post on the LRO to your question.

 

New tensioner.