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[harboged]

I used as in the pictures. I had to fit a 5p pulley, modify the bottom mounting, machine up a spacer and fab an adjuster strap.



The alternator also needs an additional positive feed to "jolt" it into action.



Dave.

Some questions about wiring. If an alternator should be wired according to the attached picture, does wire #1 correspond to the thin wire that's already there on the z20let's alternator?

If so, then wire #2 needs to be added. Where is a suitable place to take power from? Any 12V that's active when ignition is turned on?

[vocky]

I took mine from an ignition switched supply, which was probably a relay coil

[vocky]

I had to remake the lower tensioner, due to the original snapping in half

 

So made this from an OEM Volvo item;

 

Edited by vocky, 11 January 2017 - 02:08 PM.

[harboged]

I took mine from an ignition switched supply, which was probably a relay coil

OK, thanks

[harboged]

Another question on this mod since I'm about to do it

 

Does anyone know a suitable length for the belt when doing this mod on a Z20LET engine with oem crank pulley?

 

 

[vocky]

use a piece of string to measure what length belt is required

[harboged]

use a piece of string to measure what length belt is required

 

Yes, will do so. Just wanted to be a bit proactive and possibly gain some time  

[harboged]

Another question on this mod since I'm about to do it   Does anyone know a suitable length for the belt when doing this mod on a Z20LET engine with oem crank pulley?    

870mm