Belt tensioner V8S
Discussion
Dear All
I am experiencing some issues with the alternator & water pump belt of my 1991 TVR V8S. I feel It needs a tensioner as, after some driving, it tends to become loose.
I was looking at the powersperformance.co.uk website and I have identified a part number n. E2213 but this is mainly indicated for non-airco Griffith and Chimaera.
After some exchange with Andy Mosey of powersperformance, he indicated this model to me: http://www.powersperformance.co.uk/store/slug/pre-...
as the only tensioner that is available for that version of engine according to his knowledge
The cost is limited but before purchasing I would like to know if someone of you guys has had similar experience and how you solved the issue.
Thx,
Mario
I am experiencing some issues with the alternator & water pump belt of my 1991 TVR V8S. I feel It needs a tensioner as, after some driving, it tends to become loose.
I was looking at the powersperformance.co.uk website and I have identified a part number n. E2213 but this is mainly indicated for non-airco Griffith and Chimaera.
After some exchange with Andy Mosey of powersperformance, he indicated this model to me: http://www.powersperformance.co.uk/store/slug/pre-...
as the only tensioner that is available for that version of engine according to his knowledge
The cost is limited but before purchasing I would like to know if someone of you guys has had similar experience and how you solved the issue.
Thx,
Mario
@Oldred V8S: Yes apparently the tension applied by the alternator slowly decreases over time. Not sure why, as it is fixed very tightly. Vibrations perhaps.
@mk1fan: Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into that.
@glenrobbo: I have the standard naturally asprirated V8S version, thus the alternator pulley system should be the standard one.
@mk1fan: Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into that.
@glenrobbo: I have the standard naturally asprirated V8S version, thus the alternator pulley system should be the standard one.
@zombeh: Since it seems to always come slightly loose, I tend to apply a very high tension to the alternator, which might not be the best idea, but in my situation for now it appears to be the only one. I tried a shorter belt, but it resulted being difficult to put it in place.
The belt I'm using right now is the following one:
The belt I'm using right now is the following one:
Gassing Station | S Series | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff