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[P444UL_R]

They seem to think the belt has just wound itself around and around... thats why its not starting.. They have a new belt that they are going to fit. Best case senario I can pick it up later on today. Does it need a bracket. Is the dealer just bodging it by putting another belt on. Do the dealers know about this fix? Paul

[k3mps]

100% it needs the new bracket, or at some point the belt will come off again and you'll have the same problem. the new bracket is 4mm smaller and the belts only line up with this bracket.

[Thorney]

I've had one fixed and no mention of a bracket.....I guess it'll have to go back at some point

[P444UL_R]

TRIPPLE AR$E The engine is dead. they put on the alternator cable and its "worse than they thought" (Jim ). It has been shuffled today from Norwich to Diss VXL dealer. Norwich were a bit sh1t and PaulCP 's shinning recomendation of the service department in Diss sealed the deal. Paul

[Ricky2772]

Can I just clarify. Does the NA suffer from the same problem?

it does not seem like, pulleys, tensioner and belt are different. is your ticking sound disappearing when engine warms up? in that case would be the distrib. chain.
mind you, a loose belt tensioner and consequent ticking/slipping/squealing can happen to any car, just happened to my A6 as well.

[P444UL_R]

The head is of and as suspected lots of bent bits. A few parts on back order like the head gasket. Paul

[P444UL_R]

After Chris (Earlystock) told me he had a new engine to resolve the problem. I have told the dealer this is the way I want to proceed. The guy from the garage (who has been great) say the technical center know nothing about this matter and won't authorize a new engine. Who else has had problems like this (blown up engine because of alternator belt going) and how were they resolved. Who did they get involved. PM me please.. Dates times names numbers... etc.. Any help or pointers gratefully accepted Paul

[convict]

HI, new to this site. Interested by the ticking problem. Only had the VX for 2 months (used) but noticed the ticking from the start. Planning a trip to South Wales this weekend - hard driving on B-roads. Is this sensible, or should i get the alt belt check out first? p.s any suggestions on how to get the b*****d roof to stop leaking, beginning to get on my tits

[Alphabonobo]

Would this problem be limited only to VXTs? I've just had an AA Inspection carried out on a N/A VX220 and they highlighted a slight ticking from the engine but could not find the cause. They didn't consider it to be a major problem so it looks like I'm buying the car on Saturday Edited to add: Doh, just read the previous post suggesting that the N/A is different in that respect. The tick is with a warm engine though apparently

Edited by alphabonobo, 05 May 2004 - 08:07 PM.

[Thorney]

You dont need a new engine just because its ticking, its only an issue if the belt snaps and snaps another belt, what happened to earlystock was a bit of a freak accident. If the alternator belt is shown be loose then it simply needs this replacement part - the engine is fine. Minor ticking is not an issue really, if you have aslight ticking form the right hand side of the engine then it is likely to be the fuel solenoid valve, thats normal. The alternator belt ticking is pretty obvious, I doubt you'll mistake it for general engine noise.

[convict]

Just had mine checked at Grasmere in Crewe. They're happy with the alternator belt, but could hear the ticking which they suggested could be the timing chain. They've kept the car in to look into it further, but they've kindly lent me a loan car - a diesel corsa . To make it worse its got a dodgey body kit on it so I look like a seventeen year old. To rub salt in the wound, dealer told me to be careful not to get done speeding- didn't know that was possible is a diesel corsa.

[chris]

I had encounter the same problem with this belt in last february (weather was cold). The belt slip from the pulley. My Opel dealer fix th probleme in one hour, and since this date, I do not encounter again the problem . Next month, I will service my car (11 000 km and one already year); I will ask Opel to check again this point and may be replace belt. regards Chris

[SILVERSPEED]

AMD and Thorney identified the problem on my VXT. My local VX dealer ordered new pulley and belt (took 2 weeks). Took VX back in last week - 2 hours later tel call to say they had the wrong part and the ones they need are on back order at the factory.My Vx is still at the dealer in bits and they cannot give me a date when it will be back on the road!! The goopd weather arrives and my VX is stuck in a VX garage - GR8!

[cheeky_chops]

bttt Noticed a ticking that seems to come from the driver side "ear" Any other late VXT or R's with this issue?

[Dave]

bttt 

Noticed a ticking that seems to come from the driver side "ear"    Any other late VXT or R's with this issue?

Ive got a sept 03 53 plate VXT, My dealer replaced the alternator belt and I think a pully a couple of weeks ago.

To be honest I cant tell the difference noise wise but its better than an engine going.


Any doubts its better to get it done.

Dave

Edited by Dave, 25 October 2004 - 01:25 PM.

[Thorney]

I've had the belt replaced (after it shredded at Anglesey last year) but no pulley (it wasn't out then). Should I bother getting it replaced?

[earlystock]

The results of my broken belt earlier this year. By the way, the sound was pretty loud.......well untill the belt broke that is

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Edited by earlystock, 25 October 2004 - 03:13 PM.

[Timbo]

Cheeky, they all tick to a certain extent but dont worry cause its only the fuel pump relay (i think) if it was your belt it would be a quite loud indeed.

[PJG]

I've had my car in the garage for some warranty stuff for the last 2 days. One of the things i mentioned was a slight ticking noise, and asked them to look at it. I was told that there was a recall on the alternator pulley. I've just got home, and i am now finding that the ticking is considerably worse, and when the door is open it is clearly originating from inside the right "ear." Do you think i should be worried? If the pulley has been replaced, should this be happening? Cheeky, what was the result of yours?

[Timbo]

Its not really a ticking more a flayling noise if you know what i mean, think of a belt hitting a hard object very quickly.