Video - Should This Be Wiggling?

[lukemk5gti]

Looks like this metal bit on the side of the alternator is wiggling.

@Peskyjones scared me with his recent car troubles so I could just be extra cautious.

P.S. How do I post a video? Do I need to upload to youtube?

[Pesky jones]

Thats the tensioner isnt it? The bit on top, opposite the turqouise bolt head in the pic? Mine vibrates/wiggles, my mates leon does as well, think its supposed to mate. I think if it fails there is a distinctive knocking, I think you can test it with a spanner somehow, @r5gtt knows how

[r5gtt]

Thanks @Peskyjones 

@lukemk5gti ir looks fine to me as they all do this. If it fails it will usually seize and not vibrate iirc as never had or seen one lose its tension tbh.

To test it you will require a 15mm spanner as long as possible for ease of use which will fit on the top of the tensioner and pull back towards you. best to remove the belt but you may struggle to get it back on.
I've been able to hold the belt off the alternator pulley whilst I check the tensioner with the left hand and refit the belt without it dropping off the other pulleys and thinking *oh sugar* what just happened there 

Hope that helps 

[lukemk5gti]

Thanks lads!!!