Just a quick one, has anyone change their fan belt on a 05 1.8 TDCI. the mk1 focus had a nut on the adjuster pulley, this one as not, how can I move this adjuster so that I can fit a new belt, the old ones were so easy to do..(just like ford to make an easy job that bit harder).

Alz.

It looks like no one knows, a trip to ford for me to find some info..

It looks like no one knows, a trip to ford for me to find some info..

im sure i read there was a special tool that goes on the tensioner or around it to release the pressure on the belt

i think it just uses a bolt screwed in to the tensioner which takes the tension off, i dont know what size the bolt is but the finis code is 4413741. thats if it applies to your engine. you would screw it in to a threaded bit at the rear of the tensioner and it pushes against a lug.

hope this is helpful.

Thanks guys

Both ideas are good, i have ask about a tool for the job but have had no luck, the bolt in the tensioner also sounds possible i will have to wait untill it stops raining to have a go..

Thanks again guys

Alz

Das you were dead right about the bolt it was 8mm x 25mm with this bolt the belt was changed in no time..

Thanks again Das

Alz..

Das you were dead right about the bolt it was 8mm x 25mm with this bolt the belt was changed in no time..

Thanks again Das

Alz..

excuse my ignorance but how do you know when the fan belt needs changing.

zev

Hi Zev

the alternator drive belt makes a squealing noise, and it drives you mad..

Hi Zev

the alternator drive belt makes a squealing noise, and it drives you mad..

Ok thanks lol