Alternator Belt

[graham]

My alternator belt has been slipping again, I fit a new one about a 2 months ago. How much should I adjust the belt? I tightened it till it stopped screeching and let the engine run at high revs for a bit and it seems grand now.

I bought one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-RED-DIG ... 5ae46e6cf2 to check the voltage, much easier than a multimeter across the batter.

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[leamyj]

That's for nothing! Just bought one , less than €4, delivered

[sidewaysreilly]

On any belt, you should be just able to twist it 90 degrees between thumb and finger at the centre point between pulleys on the longest distance.

[graham]

Grand, will double check it! It seemed fine last night, was out for a quick spin!

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[graham]

Damn belt is still slipping, how loose does the 14mm bolt at the pivot point need to before I tighten the adjuster?

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[johnv]

i had trouble with belts no matter how many times i adjusted them the still squeeled i bought a set of mazda belts never had a problem since