Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 2.0 TDCi Drivebelt tensioner

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Wed 17 Jun 2009 00:16
03 2.0 TDCi Drivebelt tensioner - Warrie09
Anyone got any tips on replacing drivebelt and tensioner, as Iv tried to change the belt but it appears the tensioner bracket has to come off 1st. Unfortunately Iv broken part of the tensioner pulley whilst trying to release the tension.. Any advice on cost would also be appreciated.

Edited by Warrie09 on 17/06/2009 at 00:20

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Thu 18 Jun 2009 21:10
03 2.0 TDCi Drivebelt tensioner - punkhead
you are right in thinking that the bracket has to come off.to do that though you also have to remove the alternator first to get to the bracket as the belt goes round the back of the pulley.it is a fiddly job and takes about an hour on a ramp so you are looking at the cost of an hours labour.
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