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Acdadefender1

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• Mar 22, 2025

• #1

Hi all again.. a quick one about my power steering.. I seem to constantly have to readjust the pulley to tighten it as over a few weeks it slackens.. is there anything I can do to stop this.. it’s fine.. just annoying. Thanks in advance

 

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Anaconda

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• Mar 22, 2025

• #2

200tdi?

 

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Acdadefender1

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• Mar 22, 2025

• #3

Yes. Sorry forgot to put that

 

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Anaconda

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• Mar 22, 2025

• #4

Usually alternator which loosens off, we don't have an issue with the pump pulley.

 

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lynall

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• Mar 22, 2025

• #5

Which 200tdi? Def or Disco.

 

bluedog333

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• Mar 22, 2025

• #6

Anaconda said:

Usually alternator which loosens off, we don't have an issue with the pump pulley.

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The alternator belt loosens itself for fun! Given up trying to keep it to spec tightness.

 

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Acdadefender1

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• Mar 22, 2025

• #7

Any advise on keeping it tight more than a week??

 

tottot

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• Mar 23, 2025

• #8

New belt and re tension after a run. Correct width belt? I have found solid belts better than those teeth type.

 

dag019

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• Mar 24, 2025

• #9

I have a thread about the alternator belt tensions, I have just replaced the bracket with an adjustable link to keep tension LINK

The power steering one is not usually a problem, have the bolts stripped the threads out of the blind holes? if so a helicoil will solve the issue. You could also try thick serrated washers on the bolts to bite into the bracket if the bracket is slipping. Maybe marke the bolts and bracket and see if it is moving or if the belt is just wearing?

 

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Acdadefender1

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• Mar 24, 2025

• #10

It’s the power steering drive belt that keeps going slack over a period of time. It’s new belt which is correct width etc.
after a week or so I have to readjust the pulley below to get more tension.

 

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tottot

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• Mar 24, 2025

• #11

Should settle after a couple of adjustments. Has yours got the square hole in the bracket for a half inch tommy bar to lever on to set tension?