2011 1.2TSi Alternator belt question

Scratchman

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Nov 9, 2016
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Our 1.2TSi has started making a droning noise from the right side of the engine. based on previous experience it sounds to me like alternator belt or tensioner / idler bearings.

There's not a lot of room in there, is there a "how to" for changing the belt and tensioners?
 

RUM4MO

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Worst case would be to jack it up and remove the RHS front wheel and if needed, the wheel arch liner - that is if you can't be a contortionist and attack it from above?

Is your battery in good health, as a dying battery will keep the alternator working very hard and so noisier than it used to be?
 

Scratchman

Active Member
Nov 9, 2016
33
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Worst case would be to jack it up and remove the RHS front wheel and if needed, the wheel arch liner - that is if you can't be a contortionist and attack it from above?

Is your battery in good health, as a dying battery will keep the alternator working very hard and so noisier than it used to be?

Battery is OK as far as I know but I will check it before going crazy buying bits.
 
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