alternator belt

[SPARKYDEN]

My alternator dosent seem to be charging the batteries, on checking the belt it seems rather slack, does anyone know the procedure to tighten it. Just priced a new one from Toyota dealer....£411 and thats not fitted...not a chance.

[Hazzo]

theres a bolt which you tighten to tension the belt, this held in place by another in the middle of the adjuster bolt slider, loosen the holding bolt first before tightening the adjuster one, if this makes sense, I cant explain better but its a 5 minute job. Hazzo

[SPARKYDEN]

Thanks m8, I've managed to suss it out after a fone call to stormforce..thanks for your reply.

[stormforce]

Hi Den.Good chatting this morning and i hope the belts missing is the problem for you.Like i say there is meant to be the 2 fanbelts and the aircon belt which is the outside one (last to be fitted).

[SPARKYDEN]

Thanks for your help this morning m8...very much appreciated. I ordered the replacement belt kit from Rough Trax as soon as I got off the fone to you, so heres hoping, will keep you informed incase I need a new alternator..thanks again.

[stormforce]

your welcome Den anytime

[SPARKYDEN]

Fitted the 2 alternator belts this morning and seems to have done the trick, now pumping out 14.2volts...thanks for your advice Storm.

[stormforce]

Glad it was a cheap fix and everything is ok now.Just give a ring anytime upto 10pm if you need anything