squeaky auxiliary belt

[dazza]

I've recently replaced the auxiliary belt as it was squeaking a lot when cold not constantly just when you hit the gas.

The tensioner seemed good but i'm still getting a squeak now and then. Any suggestions?

[skard]

Test the alternator clutch pulley

[dazza]

I think you might be right on the money with that one. The pulley will not move when i lock it with a screw driver.

Ive seen two types from INA

Metal 30.76

Plastic?? 54.60 

Any big differences in these apart from the price?

[skard]

The INA one I put in was about £30 from GSF a couple of years ago, and it's metal.

[dazza]

thanks again for getting back to me. I'll order the one for 30 the dealership wanted €98. Even with the shipping to Spain i'll still be saving a bit of cash.

Now i need the thing to remove it whats the best option?

[skard]

I have a tool like this that works fine (can probably find it cheaper, that's just the first link I found)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Audi-Seat-Skoda-VAG-Alternator-Pulley-Removal-Wrench-Tool-Star-Torx-T50-1-2-D-/251599110106?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a9479bfda

[dazza]

I have a tool like this that works fine (can probably find it cheaper, that's just the first link I found)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Audi-Seat-Skoda-VAG-Alternator-Pulley-Removal-Wrench-Tool-Star-Torx-T50-1-2-D-/251599110106?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a9479bfda

I already have a T50 so should i just buy the 33 tooth adapter separately?

[skard]

You could I suppose

[dazza]

You could I suppose

I saw a video and they removed it with a impact wrench. So if im not using an impact wrench the T50 needs to go through the centre of the 33 tooth piece?

[skard]

I have done it both ways on my Golf's, the impact gun method being easiest. Yes the torx needs to go through the splined socket, it needs a bit of leverage to get it off hence why that tool is useful, but you could make it work otherwise.

By the time you buy a splined soocket with a hex end to get a spanner on it, you may be close to the price of buying the complete tool.

[dazza]

I have an electric impact wrench which saved my bacon when removing both front cv joints. But i doubt it will fit. I will buy the complete tool i suspect the T50 i have with adaptor will not fit through the splined socket. Thanks again for your help i will let you know how i get on.

[skard]

Ok mate, good luck

[dazza]

So the tool and part arrived today.

5 Minute job i thougth.

As usual i was wrong the T50 has snapped. The end is stuck in the nut.

What now remove the alternator and try impact wrench??

[dazza]

So i removed the alternator tried the impact wrench no joy.

Nipped out and bought another T50 "had to buy a complete set"   

Snapped the T50 again.

Tried again with the impact wrench. This time i spun its clockwise then counter clockwise hoping the jolt would loosen it up. After about 4 attempts it came off.

Now i have to get the broken T50 out and put the car back together. Probably will have to buy another T50 so i can get the correct torque on it.

Any tips for getting the T50 out?

[john87]

My R32 was squeaking when idling, turned out it was the water pump bearings!

Pump was replaced, noise gone (56k miles)