K-Series 1.8 Timing Belt Tensioner Question.

Abott10 · 15th December 2019, 21:15

When setting the tensioner on the K-Series Timing Belt, should the Pointed End of the Egg shaped Adjuster be pointed down ( I believe to be correct ) or upwards when the Wire Spring end is aligned with the Forked shaped Index?

mbonwick · 15th December 2019, 21:23

When everything is lined up (tensioned), the 'egg' should point downwards
https://youtu.be/1Qn8ljQKZxA?t=380

T-Cut · 16th December 2019, 12:10

Unless using a brand new bolt, before fitting the tensioner pre-treat the mounting bolt with threadlocking fluid. The adjuster (egg plate) is turned anticlockwise and the indicator wire will automatically turn clockwise. Turn Allen key until wire pointer centres on the notch. It can seem to work the other way around but that's wrong. Tighten bolt to 25Nm while holding the adjustment in position.

TC

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15th December 2019, 21:23	#2
mbonwick Gets stuck in Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kendal Posts: 633 Thanks: 129 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts	When everything is lined up (tensioned), the 'egg' should point downwards https://youtu.be/1Qn8ljQKZxA?t=380

16th December 2019, 12:10	#3
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,751 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Unless using a brand new bolt, before fitting the tensioner pre-treat the mounting bolt with threadlocking fluid. The adjuster (egg plate) is turned anticlockwise and the indicator wire will automatically turn clockwise. Turn Allen key until wire pointer centres on the notch. It can seem to work the other way around but that's wrong. Tighten bolt to 25Nm while holding the adjustment in position. TC