1986 1.6TD Pulley (and am I going mad?)

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   Hi all, the ongoing waterpump belt and pulley saga on my 86 1.6td Westy.  I think I am truly going mad, had yet another go after a few months break at the waterpump V belt/pulley scenario, and I could have sworn that when I last undid the three allen bolts that the pulley that drives the waterpump belt (behind alternator belt) had TWO identical parts which have the adjustment shims inbetween them.  When I undid the three allen bolts on Friday I could only find one, which sort of went onto a bigger pulley.  I put a new belt on, and looked at the run/travel of the belt from above with the engine idling and it seemed to at least run true, thereby apparently doing away with my theory of the pulley being in two identical parts with shims for adjustment inbetween.  If any kind soul out there knows what I speak of, or if I should contact a Priest at the earliest opportunity pray tell.  ta VonAngus

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VonAngus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Not Quite Newbie Joined: 19 Jun 07 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 38	Post Options Post Reply Quote VonAngus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1986 1.6TD Pulley (and am I going mad?) Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 15:45
	Hi all, the ongoing waterpump belt and pulley saga on my 86 1.6td Westy. I think I am truly going mad, had yet another go after a few months break at the waterpump V belt/pulley scenario, and I could have sworn that when I last undid the three allen bolts that the pulley that drives the waterpump belt (behind alternator belt) had TWO identical parts which have the adjustment shims inbetween them. When I undid the three allen bolts on Friday I could only find one, which sort of went onto a bigger pulley. I put a new belt on, and looked at the run/travel of the belt from above with the engine idling and it seemed to at least run true, thereby apparently doing away with my theory of the pulley being in two identical parts with shims for adjustment inbetween. If any kind soul out there knows what I speak of, or if I should contact a Priest at the earliest opportunity pray tell. ta VonAngus
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Pete Westy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 16 Aug 07 Location: Under the van Status: Offline Points: 582	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pete Westy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 15:54
	My 1990 1.6 TD has PAS. The water pump is driven from the same belt as the generator. My water pump pulley had an (apparently) solid pulley held to the pump shaft by 3 allen cap screws. No shims to be seen. You tension the belt by adjusting the generator so no need for shimming. I've had to do quite a bit of praying so knowing the priest's number could be a good idea. Edited by Pete Westy - 02 Jun 08 at 16:02