Timing belt on C5 x 7

[KennyW]

Question to all with the knowledge,

The fitting guide as per citroen service says tighten belt to max position and rotate belt for 6 full turns and reposition to normal position.

My question refers to a you tube video of someone doing said belt and turning eccentric tensioner to normal position and turning belt around twice.

Any thoughts ?

Kenny

[411514]

The initial tension isn’t particularly critical. I usually tighten to near-max for the first five turns out of habit. I assume that the only advantage to over tensioning for the first turns is to test that the various pulleys are sound.

[KennyW]

Thanks Sam