Help Getting to Tensioner Bolts ZX1.9TD (Now Completed)

citroenbx · Post by **citroenbx** » 09 Apr 2006, 09:34

I need some advice on how to get to the Roller Tensioner Bolts on my 94 ZX 1.9TD the ones under the Cam Pulley i cant seem to make any extra space to work ?

I am in the process of changing the Timing Belt/Water Pump and need to also change the Rollers as a precaution (125k)

Many Thanks

reblack68 · Post by **reblack68** » 09 Apr 2006, 09:37

Have you tried jacking the engine up or down?

citroenbx · Post by **citroenbx** » 09 Apr 2006, 09:38

Yes i usually do this to change the timing belt but i struggling to see the Roller bolts ...

reblack68 · Post by **reblack68** » 09 Apr 2006, 09:55

Don't you loosen both bolts to do a timing belt? As far as I can remember they are all that holds it on.

citroenbx · Post by **citroenbx** » 09 Apr 2006, 11:17

The problem i have is getting at the bolts ? ?

Stewart(oily) · Post by **Stewart(oily)** » 09 Apr 2006, 11:19

I use a three quarter inch drive socket/ratchet for the pivot bolt and a half inch drive 13mm bi hex socket on the slotted hole (rearmost) one, six sided sockets dont help here, jacking that end of the engine up is a big help too
Stewart

Dave Burns · Post by **Dave Burns** » 09 Apr 2006, 12:44

I think you must mean a 1/4 inch drive socket/ratchet Stewart, you wouldn't get anywhere near with a 3/4 ratchet, plus there isn't a 13mm socket with a 3/4 drive in existence.

If citroenbx can't get to the roller bracket bolts, hows he going to cope with restraining the tensioner spring, and if it comes out how the hell is he going to get it back.

Sorry chap but the bolts you are on about are a piece of cake, if you are stumped here then don't go any further coz' it can get much worse, get some help.

Dave

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 09 Apr 2006, 13:07

When doing the cambelt & related components the associated (cars) RHS engine mount usually has to be removed completely for access.
Have you done this ?
- as this is strictly necessary to replace the belt - and to lower or hoist this end of the engine just enough to get sensible access ...
At times it will be necessary to detach the lower mount bolt at large disc end of bracket to allow the engine enough movement.

- or did you re-fit the mount too early in the process

Stewart(oily) · Post by **Stewart(oily)** » 09 Apr 2006, 14:02

I stand corrected, it is a three eighth drive

Stewart

citroenbx · Post by **citroenbx** » 09 Apr 2006, 17:50

Thanks for all replies.......Well have now fitted three new rollers but what a sqeeze no room to work down that side.
Not managed to get timing belt set up yet,done 2 ZX belts before never had a problem but this one...Pheeeeeeeew
Well i'm learning all the time
If you can help with the belt answer see my new post....Thanks