Balance drive beltS

[sixpot]

Sorry....I know this is another belt related topic posted on this forum, but I am need of a little techinical input.

From reading previous posts it is clear when changing the Variator it is best to change both tensioners as well as the balance drive and camshaft belts. Could somebody please tell me where the balance drive is located on the 156 2.0 TS. Are they the ones connected to the Alternator (The old Skool fan belt), or are they inside the Camshaft belt casing?

Reason for the question.....Car going in for service tomorrow and need to know what I am talking about......and also belt connected to Alternator is looking v' ropey (literally)indeed. threads actually starting to wrap around alternator.

Further more, Are Polyflex, Polyurethane bushes worth considering over standard bushes, do they really last longer?

Thanks in advance

[wombat rick]

The balancer belt is "inside" the engine, near the cambelt. It is not visible from the outside. It is only on the 2.0 and not the 1.6 or 1.8.
If your "fanbelt" is looking dicey, get that swapped.

[pdV6]

sixpot said:

Further more, Are Polyflex, Polyurethane bushes worth considering over standard bushes, do they really last longer?

AFAIK they're effectively "everlasting", but will make the ride a bit stiffer.

[jimbro1000]

pdV6 said:

sixpot said: Further more, Are Polyflex, Polyurethane bushes worth considering over standard bushes, do they really last longer? AFAIK they're effectively "everlasting", but will make the ride a bit stiffer.

I would be very cautious on that subject - some of the "poly" bushes have a very high wear rate. Some manufacturers colour code their products to give an indication of such things but it is best to check with the manufacturer directly