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IansMusical
20-10-2015, 08:53 AM
Hello,

Can anyone point me in the direction of or tell me how to replace the ribbed drive belt tensioner on a 2002 VW Polo 1.2 AWY please? I think mine needs replacing as the drive belt itself is only running on half the tensioner wheel!

Thanks,

Ian

niall campbell
20-10-2015, 09:30 PM
It could be that the belt is knackered. Put a new belt on and see.

I think you turn the tensioner anti clockwise to slacken off the belt. Your better taking the belt off, spin the tensioner and listen for any noise ................ and move it to see if any play

IansMusical
21-10-2015, 08:57 AM
Thanks for taking the time to reply.

The car has covered 57000 miles so I'm assuming it's the original belt, although there are no splits or fraying that I can see. I will try the things that you've suggested, much appreciated.

Thanks,

Ian