Auxiliary belt failure

johnnyb44 · 9th May 2024, 19:17

Hi,
Well the front end of my 75 (diesel) must of got a bit jealous of the attention I've been giving to the rear suspension earlier this week by snapping the auxiliary belt today.It couldn't of happened at a worse time.I work in Welshpool and it let go just as I started the car and put the Aircon on, to come home.With no power steering and the battery warning light on i thought better of it ,to not drive the 16 miles home.As it was getting on a bit in time and the prospect of being stranded miles from home I nursed the car to nearest garage which was about 500 metres away.I was surprised that by chance they had a belt for it and offered to do the job there and then.It was now 5 o'clock so I walked back to work for a drink and gave them half an hour to tackle it.
When I returned though they were still battling to get it fitted.The wheel off and the wing liner partially removed.He couldn't get a decent purchase on the 24mm bolt on the tensioner to get the belt on.The gap between the inner wing and the tensioner bolt is really tight to get a spanner in.As time was marching on he said he will do it tomorrow by taking off the engine mount in order to either drop or raise the engine to gain better access.
Just what you need on a hot Thursday afternoon after doing a hard day's work and the prospect of walking 16 miles home.
The strange thing though is that whilst coming to work this morning I heard a strange noise coming from the drivers side wheel area.It sounded like I was driving over loose chippings and didn't understand why it was just from that one wheel.It only lasted for about 50 metres along the road.I can now safely say it was the belt failing.

9th May 2024, 19:17	#1
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,721 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Auxiliary belt failure Hi, Well the front end of my 75 (diesel) must of got a bit jealous of the attention I've been giving to the rear suspension earlier this week by snapping the auxiliary belt today.It couldn't of happened at a worse time.I work in Welshpool and it let go just as I started the car and put the Aircon on, to come home.With no power steering and the battery warning light on i thought better of it ,to not drive the 16 miles home.As it was getting on a bit in time and the prospect of being stranded miles from home I nursed the car to nearest garage which was about 500 metres away.I was surprised that by chance they had a belt for it and offered to do the job there and then.It was now 5 o'clock so I walked back to work for a drink and gave them half an hour to tackle it. When I returned though they were still battling to get it fitted.The wheel off and the wing liner partially removed.He couldn't get a decent purchase on the 24mm bolt on the tensioner to get the belt on.The gap between the inner wing and the tensioner bolt is really tight to get a spanner in.As time was marching on he said he will do it tomorrow by taking off the engine mount in order to either drop or raise the engine to gain better access. Just what you need on a hot Thursday afternoon after doing a hard day's work and the prospect of walking 16 miles home. The strange thing though is that whilst coming to work this morning I heard a strange noise coming from the drivers side wheel area.It sounded like I was driving over loose chippings and didn't understand why it was just from that one wheel.It only lasted for about 50 metres along the road.I can now safely say it was the belt failing. __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011.. Last edited by johnnyb44; 9th May 2024 at 19:21.. Reason: ..