riggs 1977 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 T reg Seat Arosa 1.0iHi All, On my way home from work yesterday and alternator belt snapped. Car made a funny noise for couple miles before that. Thought it a bit strange for belt to 'snap' so suddenly so investigated condition of pulleys and tensioner. Looks like tensioner is very rusty and does not turn smoothly plus bit of lateral movement in it. Ordered a new one through Sheppards VAG parts desk and will pick up tomorrow. Has anyone changed one of these and is there anything to watch out for. Looks like there could be spring tension and a pin that releases it. Want to gather a bit of info on this before I march out into the snow and lay on the ground for 2hrs sussing it out.Any info will be greatly appreciated! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenlupo Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hi mate mine did this lastnight did you fix it? I think my bearing has gone on the pully on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R4 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Go in through the off side wheel arch, remove the undertray/belt cover and it should be behind there, maybe a 15mm headed bold? Can't remember for certain, don't think you'd need to drop the engine mount but it's a possibility, easy enough job I'd say.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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