Drive belt tension damper

eyefi · 17th April 2005, 03:02 PM

what exactly is "normal" operation of the drive belt tension damper (as described in the workshop manual). could anyone describe a test that would decide if the damper is good or not?

cheers.

Martin F · 17th April 2005, 03:07 PM

Do you mean the damper as fited only to manual cars ?

eyefi · 17th April 2005, 07:29 PM

thats the one.

Martin F · 17th April 2005, 07:48 PM

Well the book of words says:

Inspect Drive Belt Tension Damper
Compress and extend the tension damper rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds.
If there is any abnormality, replace the tension damper with a new one.

Guess that makes it similar to a normal shock absorber, make sure no leaks, compresses smoothly and not too quickly and releases slowly in a damped fashion.

17th April 2005, 03:07 PM	#2
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17th April 2005, 07:48 PM	#4
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Well the book of words says: Inspect Drive Belt Tension Damper Compress and extend the tension damper rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation sounds. If there is any abnormality, replace the tension damper with a new one. Guess that makes it similar to a normal shock absorber, make sure no leaks, compresses smoothly and not too quickly and releases slowly in a damped fashion. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

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17th April 2005, 03:02 PM	#1
eyefi Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: w yorkshire Posts: 85	what exactly is "normal" operation of the drive belt tension damper (as described in the workshop manual). could anyone describe a test that would decide if the damper is good or not? cheers.

17th April 2005, 07:29 PM	#3
eyefi Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: w yorkshire Posts: 85	thats the one.

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