Alternator Belt S1

Alternator Belt S1

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greyhulk

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989 posts

105 months

Friday 17th June 2016
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One is seeking some knowledge from the 'S' jedi council..
My alternator 'belt' is looking very worn & im not sure what the model is because i ended up rubbing it down & giving it a coat of spray paint to tidy it up rolleyes
I've attached some pictures below if anyone could help me out would be greatly appreciated, oh & its a TVR S1





Cheers
Steve

Ceejay73

489 posts

227 months

Friday 17th June 2016
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Does the 2.8 have the same alternator bracket as the 2.9?
If so the belt is a 13v1200.
Any motor factors should be able to supply from those numbers.

You painted a belt? Really? wink

greyhulk

Original Poster:

989 posts

105 months

Friday 17th June 2016
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Ceejay73 said:
Does the 2.8 have the same alternator bracket as the 2.9?
If so the belt is a 13v1200.
Any motor factors should be able to supply from those numbers.

You painted a belt? Really? wink
I'm not sure (awaits greymrj..)
laugh not the belt no but its that worn I can't see any codes on it barely

greymrj

3,316 posts

203 months

Friday 17th June 2016
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Cant believe it! Tim Rees did such a good job on updating the parts list, but the belt isnt listed! So, Steve, we need to find out and make sure it is added.
I am not sure they are the same. Certainly the alternator mounting and the pump differ so I would not assume they are. I cannot help you from my S1 Steve because I decided to lower the alternator so i could get the rocker box off easier, and to get a better angle on the pulleys. The result has been a shorter belt.
Take your old one to a good motor factor and they can measure it and give you a new one, but make sure you report the number!!

greyhulk

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989 posts

105 months

Friday 17th June 2016
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greymrj said:
Cant believe it! Tim Rees did such a good job on updating the parts list, but the belt isnt listed! So, Steve, we need to find out and make sure it is added.
I am not sure they are the same. Certainly the alternator mounting and the pump differ so I would not assume they are. I cannot help you from my S1 Steve because I decided to lower the alternator so i could get the rocker box off easier, and to get a better angle on the pulleys. The result has been a shorter belt.
Take your old one to a good motor factor and they can measure it and give you a new one, but make sure you report the number!!
i did check the new list yeah, will forward the correct part details over to him when i find them out, ill bury my head further under the bonnet & try to get some sort of reading off this tired looking belt tomorrow

GreenV8S

30,149 posts

283 months

Friday 17th June 2016
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I agree - if you have the belt, any decent motor factor should match it for you. If you don't already have a spare, get two and put one in your 'spares' bag. (Being stranded without a belt and then having to figure out at the roadside what belt you need can be a real pita.)

phillpot

17,105 posts

182 months

Friday 17th June 2016
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I always carry a spare........... wink


TVRees

1,080 posts

111 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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greymrj said:
Cant believe it! Tim Rees did such a good job on updating the parts list, but the belt isnt listed!
There are belts listed under Engine > Fan Belt. When updating the list, I also added the Gates 6228MC, which I recently bought for my S2.
If the S1 (2.8) is different, let me know and I'll add it to the list.

P.S. - if you're using something similar to Excel to view the list, then press "Ctrl+F" and write "Fan" in the search field.

greyhulk

Original Poster:

989 posts

105 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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Can't quite make out the manufacturer think a letters missing? but the serial number reads AV101175/1 5085, I've tried google search but no luck, any ideas?



Edited by greyhulk on Saturday 18th June 14:43

phillpot

17,105 posts

182 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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Is it "MULTIPART" ?


Pity this one is in America!




the "1175" is the important bit, that is the length. Go to a decent Motor Factors or Car spares shop (maybe not Halfords) and they should be able to match something. Ideally take old one with you, some belts are thicker/fatter cross section.
Smooth or toothed, like the one on Ebay, shouldn't matter too much

Ceejay73

489 posts

227 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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That will be a 10V 1175.
Measure the widest part, I bet it is 10mm (hence 10V).
Length is 1175mm.
IMHO, however, that belt is incorrect and should be a 13V 1200, same as 2.9. I suspect somebody has fitted it to get more clearance between the belt and top radiator hose (a 13V 1175 won't go on, tried it years ago) as you look to have good clearance in the pics.
Having said it is incorrect, if it fits and doesn't give problems then fit another 10V 1175 it will just be sitting a little deeper in the pulleys.

HTH,
Carl.

greyhulk

Original Poster:

989 posts

105 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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Ceejay73 said:
That will be a 10V 1175.
Measure the widest part, I bet it is 10mm (hence 10V).
Length is 1175mm.
IMHO, however, that belt is incorrect and should be a 13V 1200, same as 2.9. I suspect somebody has fitted it to get more clearance between the belt and top radiator hose (a 13V 1175 won't go on, tried it years ago) as you look to have good clearance in the pics.
Having said it is incorrect, if it fits and doesn't give problems then fit another 10V 1175 it will just be sitting a little deeper in the pulleys.

HTH,
Carl.
Nice one gents, will try eurocarparts, oh so I have the wrong one on then? What problems could it cause if you don't mind me asking?

phillpot

17,105 posts

182 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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greyhulk said:
What problems could it cause if you don't mind me asking?
none in my experience, those are 10mm belts on mine.


Top Tip ... When going to a Motor Factors for something not "off the shelf" pick a quiet time, not when the queue is hanging out the door wink

Ceejay73

489 posts

227 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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It will just sit deeper in the pulleys than a 13V would. If you have not had any problems and you get the extra clearance to the top hose with the shorter belt then no reason not to stick with it, but that's just my opinion of course.

greyhulk

Original Poster:

989 posts

105 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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Ah I see, yeah haven't had any issues with my belt just looks very worn so handy to have replacement to pop on

Thanks for the advice guys, a wealth of knowledge as always

Steve

greymrj

3,316 posts

203 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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Steve,have a look at how far your alternator is out on the adjuster slide. If it is towards the outer limit then you might find a belt 1cm shorter will be better, I did. That is before I have changed the alternator mounts. Certainly have no problem with the belt being anywhere at all near the coolant hose!

greyhulk

Original Poster:

989 posts

105 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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greymrj said:
Steve,have a look at how far your alternator is out on the adjuster slide. If it is towards the outer limit then you might find a belt 1cm shorter will be better, I did. That is before I have changed the alternator mounts. Certainly have no problem with the belt being anywhere at all near the coolant hose!
I'll check it out richard thank you, I must say its very noisy like a rustling sound not sure whether this is normal or signs the belt is very worn?

phillpot

17,105 posts

182 months

Sunday 19th June 2016
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greymrj said:
Steve,have a look at how far your alternator is out on the adjuster slide.
Not very far looking at photo's in first post............




greyhulk said:
signs the belt is very worn?
there should be about an inch (25mm to you kids) of movement on the longest side.

To check for wear take it off, turn inside out and look for cracks/splitting...........




Finally, give it a spray (not WD40!)..........