Serp belt tensioner

[TV8]

I think that the bearing is on the way out on mine. Looking on eBay, you can buy a separate bearing for the diesel land rover but cant find the same for the rv8. Has anyone changed the bearing or should I just buy the complete new part?

Thanks in advance

Graham

[locodude]

Remove the bearing, get the number off it and take it to your nearest bearing supplier It'll be an off the shelf item.

[portzi]

TV8 said:

I think that the bearing is on the way out on mine. Looking on eBay, you can buy a separate bearing for the diesel land rover but cant find the same for the rv8. Has anyone changed the bearing or should I just buy the complete new part?

Thanks in advance

Graham

same boat as you. although bearing is fine as l am making all new aluminum pullies and wanted to change bearing whilst at it. The number didn't match up to anything close on internet search. so put the best one closest match online. could order. lt started squeeking and threw it's grease within 20 miles from heat soak. !!! l will be going into my local landrover place or bearing place to get sorted .

Mark

Edited by portzi on Sunday 16th March 19:18

[pwd95]

Would the John Eales Alternator bracket be a solution? Does away with the pulley. Just ordered mine.....

[TV8]

It's looking like a new one so far! What does the JE one do differently please?

[Goaty Bill]

Sardonicus said:

The bearing is an integral part of the idler wheel (molded in-cased) so unless your handy with a die grinder and some Loctite just buy a new tensioner assy Graham the JE bracket just tidies up the engine allowing a shorter belt run http://www.v8tuner.co.uk/product.php?id=744

+1
£36-£39 + vat, 1/2 hour (3/4 hour if you are slow like me) in the garage, sorted.
It can not be worth the trouble to locate and change bearings.
TVR Power, Racing Green, Racetech Direct, V8 Tuner all have them.

[TV8]

definitely buying one. I just searched and this was the first thing that popped-up. Looks a more repair friendly part! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktC1Cd0zWXc&fea...

[Sardonicus]

TV8 said:

definitely buying one. I just searched and this was the first thing that popped-up. Looks a more repair friendly part! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktC1Cd0zWXc&fea...

We don't have the snap ring idea shown in that video unless its been changed to an after-market unit previously

[TV8]

Hi Simon,
our looks like a disposable part! Have you put the JE bracket on yours or your brothers car?

[Sardonicus]

TV8 said:

Hi Simon,
our looks like a disposable part! Have you put the JE bracket on yours or your brothers car?

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