Recent content by Gurmot

Well I never. Not sure why I didn’t notice it before, or perhaps the bulb connection is loose and it wasn’t coming on at all before. Well at least I have some spare time this weekend! Thanks

Yes the cog/gear and exclamation mark, the red light under the hand brake warning light. Are you saying it (the trans temp light) is supposed to be lit every time the hand brake is pulled? I hadn't noticed that before.......

Thanks. Given that the two lights are next to each other I think I will have to start at the instrument cluster. Oh well, a nice little job for the easter weekend!

This is a new one - driving yesterday and I noticed that the coolant overheat light on the dashboard is now coming on when the hand brake is applied. This is the light adjacent to the hand brake warning light on the dash cluster, and both now come on at the same time. Before I investigate, has...

And I should add my thanks to everyone for chatting this through and helping pin down the issue. I’m the sort of bloke who doesn’t like to take things on face value and wanted to get to the bottom of this issue. I hope the collective memory of the forum serves to help others.

Final resolution and update for reference. The Gates 6208MC went straight on and was easily adjusted without any issues. This tells me that the ERR2073 (which is 675mm) is not the same as the ETC7899 (which is 700mm) even though several sources suggest this is the case. The 6208MC I fitted is...

And the engine is 36D110XX so that makes it the ETC7899. All starting to make sense.

So the ERR2073 is 675mm but the ETC7899 is 700mm. Interesting use of the word “superseded” and a very good explanation for the tight fit, assuming mine was supposed to be the larger belt. I will see how the 700mm belt goes on and rest a little easier if it does.

I’ve ordered a Gates 6208MC but it looks almost the same.

I have a 700mm belt on order and hope it goes on and adjusts ok. I would like to know what’s going on though.

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Reply #12 says the alternator pulley is 60mm but mine is circa 70mm. Can anyone else measure the pulley on a 1991 V8? This may be the problem.

I have no idea. I was wondering the same thing.

Here is a picture of the set up. Pullies are 70mm and 140mm

The garage have confirmed they had the same issue when fitting the belt and had to wind the belt on by turning the crank, they have offered to fit the belt if I drop it round. I still don't know why but my next move it to measure the pullies. Not happy just forcing another belt into position.