Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 02 hdi Auxillary Drive Belt

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Thu 15 May 2008 20:20
02 hdi Auxillary Drive Belt - steve is trying
My Brother dropped his car round saying it had a rattle. I soon found out what it was when the Aux drive belt fell off.
The Crankshaft pully! He Chose a new economy one from GSF £49.50+ Vat. GSF's other one was £84.50 + vat
The problem is that I'm not quite sure on the correct positioning or routing of the new belt.
Best ask a silly question if it prevents a silly mistake.
Has anyone out there got a picture of the correct routing or positioning of the Aux Drive belt Please.
Many thanks in anticipation.
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Thu 15 May 2008 20:33
02 hdi Auxillary Drive Belt - Screwloose
Steve

That's one part that it isn't wise to save money on - a failed one often takes out the cam-belt too....

Clockwise from the crank. Under the tensioner; over the PAS; down and under the guide roller; back up and over the alternator; under the air-con and back to the crank. [If no A/C; the belt runs back to the crank above a second guide roller.]

Edited by Screwloose on 15/05/2008 at 20:34

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Thu 15 May 2008 21:08
02 hdi Auxillary Drive Belt - steve is trying
Many Thanks on the advise about saving money. My brother will always go for the cheaper option but thats him.
I certainly appreciate your tech help in this and I will certainly be putting the new belt on in the way you have brilliantly described.
Once again THANKS. I hope I can help some others out there as you have helped me.
All the best
Steve.
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Fri 16 May 2008 00:43
02 hdi Auxillary Drive Belt - helmet
When I had my pulley replaced last year,I got a genuine Pug one,and it lightened my wallet by £142.

At least I can sleep knowing it should be ok.
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Fri 16 May 2008 09:54
02 hdi Auxillary Drive Belt - Whisky
The one I replaced on mine 3 years ago came from GSF, not had a problem in 60k.
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Fri 16 May 2008 20:54
02 hdi Auxillary Drive Belt - steve is trying
Hi Whisky,

I'll let my brother know and I'm sure he'll feel better knowing that your GSF Crankshaft Pulley is still up & running after 60k.

The Auxilary belt was a bit of a pain to fit but it's up and running now, purring like a pussycat.

Thanks for everyones input.

All the best
Steve

Edited by Webmaster on 17/05/2008 at 13:59

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