ukmgranger

New Member

• Jan 26, 2012

• #1

Hi all,

Just replaced the fan belt & tensioned bearing on my Defender 300tdi.

Was great wor a day, than the chirp / squeal came back!

I inspected it again today and found that I have to give the tensioner a good tap to knock it back down into it's resting place.

Does this mean that I need a new tensioner?

 

Last edited: Jan 26, 2012

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Jan 26, 2012

• #2

I have taken them appart and regreased them, a waist of time fit a new one.

 

ratty

I'm not special I'm limited edition

• Jan 26, 2012

• #3

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f65/300tdi-squeeling-belt-penny-trick-171196.html

 

ukmgranger

New Member

• Jan 26, 2012

• #4

I tried the penny trick but it didn't work

 

ukmgranger

New Member

• Jan 27, 2012

• #5

So - I fitted a new tensioner. Paddocks had two types - one for about £30 & one for about £50. I clearly went for the cheaper one!

Seems fine so far, but I haven't really driven it yet. Let's hope the chirping doesn't come back!

 

ukmgranger

New Member

• Feb 3, 2012

• #6

Quick update for those interested:

The squeal came back after a couple of days, though not as bad.

I did the penny trick (but used a washer instead as I didn't want to make such a severs adjustment, and all is now well! Been driving it for a couple of days now and no squeal.

I think we may have a winner!