Alternator belt adjustment

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   Hi All
Strange issue I had the alternator of for access and also removed the adjustable ratchet bracket for adjusting tension.

I put on a new V belt but with the ratchet adjusted to its full extent the belt is still loose!

I think I have mounted the ratchet adjustment bracket in the wrong place but cannot see from the manuals or parts list where it is suppose to go and I can't see from underneath either.

Would be most grateful if someone could post a picture of how it is suppose to be mounted.

Engine code is DV

Thanks in advance 

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psion Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 01 Apr 10 Status: Offline Points: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote psion Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Alternator belt adjustment Posted: 17 Dec 20 at 16:06
	Hi All Strange issue I had the alternator of for access and also removed the adjustable ratchet bracket for adjusting tension. I put on a new V belt but with the ratchet adjusted to its full extent the belt is still loose! I think I have mounted the ratchet adjustment bracket in the wrong place but cannot see from the manuals or parts list where it is suppose to go and I can't see from underneath either. Would be most grateful if someone could post a picture of how it is suppose to be mounted. Engine code is DV Thanks in advance

psion Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 01 Apr 10 Status: Offline Points: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote psion Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Dec 20 at 10:32
	Ratchet is mounted in the right place but the shop to this site sent me a belt that is 11x 813 which is why I can't get it tight enough as it should be 11.5x800! For the record Euro Car Parts do one 10x800 for £8 ish

Buss Marius Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 05 Jan 16 Location: Oslo Norway Status: Offline Points: 236	Post Options Post Reply Quote Buss Marius Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Dec 20 at 18:51
	What model year is yours? Mine, with a DW is -87 and uses a 10x813
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