Alternator tensioner petrol turbo

kjd · 15th October 2011, 11:39

Hello everyone, I'm currently fitting a replacement turbo (thanks Graeme) to a 1.8 petrol ZT, thanks to Mr Haynes manual I have also removed the alternator!!, now I have installed it back but a question on the tensioner, the one fitted is spring loaded (dont know if they all are?) does the tensioner need to be locked off into position or can it run under its own spring tension if you know what I mean? Do you use the centre bolt to lock it off? if thats the case?
Many thanks

dissy1810 · 15th October 2011, 13:11

it runs under its own tension so nothing to lock

kjd · 15th October 2011, 15:29

Ok thanks for that, better to ask a daft question then make a daft mistake

15th October 2011, 11:39	#1
kjd Newbie MGZT'S Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cleveland Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alternator tensioner petrol turbo Hello everyone, I'm currently fitting a replacement turbo (thanks Graeme) to a 1.8 petrol ZT, thanks to Mr Haynes manual I have also removed the alternator!!, now I have installed it back but a question on the tensioner, the one fitted is spring loaded (dont know if they all are?) does the tensioner need to be locked off into position or can it run under its own spring tension if you know what I mean? Do you use the centre bolt to lock it off? if thats the case? Many thanks

15th October 2011, 13:11	#2
dissy1810 Posted a thing or two mgzt 160 1.8 lpg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1,973 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 64 Posts	it runs under its own tension so nothing to lock __________________ http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...0/Photo389.jpg

15th October 2011, 15:29	#3
kjd Newbie MGZT'S Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cleveland Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok thanks for that, better to ask a daft question then make a daft mistake