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So after fitting new front discs and pads and new rear brake pads, I went for a quick test drive.......upon returning I noticed an unusual noise from the engine. Found that my accessory drive belt tensioning roller was buggered which has led to my belt unravelling itself and filling the alternator with strands of fibre. One of the belt 'ribs' had completely disappeared.
Apparently it can, in extreme circumstances,(a VW golf was mentioned) wrap around the crank shaft pulley, jamming it, which then throws the timing out and ruins your engine.
Might be worth a quick look next time you have the bonnet up. It's easy to see on the LHS of the engine as you look at it. A search on here did reveal some other instances where the belt/tensioner have failed. Mine was at 39,000miles.
£60 for a belt and tensioner online.
Apparently it can, in extreme circumstances,(a VW golf was mentioned) wrap around the crank shaft pulley, jamming it, which then throws the timing out and ruins your engine.
Might be worth a quick look next time you have the bonnet up. It's easy to see on the LHS of the engine as you look at it. A search on here did reveal some other instances where the belt/tensioner have failed. Mine was at 39,000miles.
£60 for a belt and tensioner online.
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