tdci auxillary tensioner

[gibbo1471]

hi can you tell me how i release the tension on the auxillary belt so i can take the belt off as its making knocking noises when underload i can see the belt jumping around want too take the belt off then start it up and see if noise goes if possible thanks

[mintalkin]

if the belt is bouncing the tensioner is knackerd, ford have produced a tsb about a production run of faulty tensioners. the tsb number is 18-2005, quote this to ford and see what they say.