Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: German Dude on October 23, 2004, 12:00:06
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After changing the water pump, I found I could not tighten the alternator lower mount bolt to a point where the alternator would be tight. Also, it seems that in order to get the right belt tension, I have to screw out the tightening bolt almost fully, which seems a bit far given the belt is new.
I take it the mount problem could be solved with new rubber parts down there - can anyone confirm that?
As always, thanks a lot.
Drove the red beauty in a sunny German October afternoon today - came home with the notion that world peace would be inevitable if more people were driving pagodas.
Juergen
64 230SL #2933, 4sp, signal red, white hard top
93 Citroen XM station wagon
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Hi Juergen,
This past summer I replaced my timing chain. While I had the hood off the car, I also decided to replace all of my belts. All of the new belts went on without a problem, except the alternator belt. I had the exact same problem, I couldnt get it tight... I ended up going back to the parts store 3 times, each time getting a smaller belt. Finally worked! Solution, smaller belt! Good Luck!
Bob
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Originally posted by German Dude
After changing the water pump, I found I could not tighten the alternator lower mount bolt to a point where the alternator would be tight. Also, it seems that in order to get the right belt tension, I have to screw out the tightening bolt almost fully, which seems a bit far given the belt is new.
I take it the mount problem could be solved with new rubber parts down there - can anyone confirm that?
As always, thanks a lot.
Drove the red beauty in a sunny German October afternoon today - came home with the notion that world peace would be inevitable if more people were driving pagodas.
Juergen
64 230SL #2933, 4sp, signal red, white hard top
93 Citroen XM station wagon
bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320
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Juergen,
On the 230sl, the alternator is mounted to the bracket with 4 rubber bushes. Maybe they need changing?
naj
65 230SL
68 280SL