Tried undoing but just turned engine over. managed to borrow a 24mm socket off a mate, so will have a go tomorrow night
Managed to get it off! had to use bar on crank bolt.
The rubber on the outer part looks shot. cant really see anything on the belt part
Do I have to put the 3 bolts back before stating it up? (dont have any washers to pack them out with)
only taken off the outer ring. not started it yet as unsure about starting it ithout the 3 bolts in it. the rubber in the outer ring is dry and perished. the rubber in the pulley section (still attached to car) is soft. when i move the inner pulley by hand, the section where the outer ring doesnt move
CharlesY, i'll email you the pics. I'm sure it must be the source of the problem. will run it up tomorrow and see if its any better without the outer section
oh, and I'm just outside Matlock, Derbys.