Fan belt size
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:44 pm
What is the correct size fan belt for a 78 clubman 998cc?
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:57 pm
830 I think.
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:09 pm
THANKS 
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:55 am
Hope you got your fan belt sorted, if you didn't you could always give Ray Cunningham at the Galway Mini Center a shout, 091 790046 or contact the Regional Rep. for the Western Region of the Irish Mini Owners Club, Adrian Cusack on 087 6626039, he should be able to point you in the right direction.
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:09 am
I got the belt sorted today (838mm belt). Does it make any difference to the alternator if the belt is to tight? i noticed that when the car is running if i switch the lights or heater on the revs drob a bit.
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:45 am
Just be careful David it is possible to damage the alt main bearing. A good indication is if you press the belt with your finger on its longest run i.e. (where there is the greatest distances between the three pulleys) it should deflect about 10 to 12 mm or in the queens increments half an inch. Also it is very normal for the engine rpm to decrees when a load is placed on the alt as to generate electricity you need power and so the engine must do more work which mean a drop in rpm.
Regards,
Paul.
Regards,
Paul.