How to change aux belt on Xantia

__mmx__ · Unread post by **__mmx__** » 05 Sep 2005, 16:35

Hi!
Did anyone changed Auxiliary belt on Xantia 1.9TD with AirCon?
Looks like an easy job, but it is not

There is an automatic tensioner pulley, and it is not clear how to lock it... Haynes mention some special tool which should be inserted in the pulley holes to lock it.
Did anyone seen this tool - what it looks like? Is it possible to to use something else instead?
This is the AirCon Xantia 1.9 TD with automatic tensioner on the aux belt..
Thank You.
__mmx__

oscarloco · Unread post by **oscarloco** » 05 Sep 2005, 22:04

If it is like my Citroen, then you need a 3/8 ratchet. You insert it in the square hole in the en of the tensioner and pull (or push depending on which side you are). The belt should loosen and you can remove it from the lower pulley so you can release the tensioner and remove the belt.
And as Haynes BOL would say, installation is reverse from removal.

__mmx__ · Unread post by **__mmx__** » 07 Sep 2005, 00:00

Thank You! Will try tonight..

KevMayer · Unread post by **KevMayer** » 07 Sep 2005, 03:54

Stick a 6 mm allen key in the hole to retain the auto tensioner.
When I did mine it was the same as Haynes's details for a 2.1 turbo d.
So, if yours is the same as mine, use the 2.1 engine detail for your 1.9 engine.
cheers, kev

__mmx__ · Unread post by **__mmx__** » 08 Sep 2005, 22:37

Hi!
As it turns GSF in Reading sold me auxiliary belt 1700mm length.
That is why I had a problems fitting it last time (but fitted!)
Got a new one 1725 and it fits nicely, just with the hands..
Thanks for the answers.
Regards __mmx__