play on timing belt

[richycarpets]

just checkd my belt naw and ther sum play on the belt it dont seem tight enof
i can slide it back and fore the cogs,not over the teeth,
is that normal or is the tensioner gone?

[jay]

didnt quite get that...do you mean the belt moves on the cog wheels???? or the belt is loose??if the first needs a new belt asap..if 2nd tighten the belt as long as belt is not worn..when was it last changed???

[richycarpets]

its loos enof to pull off the cogs,doesnt seem worn tho,but will change next weekend,
do i turn the bolt in the middle of tensioner to tightn it up?
thanks

[jay]

if its that loose dont run the engine..change it before it does snap

[richycarpets]

i have a new belt herejust no new tensioner
would it be ok to use old tensioner?

[richycarpets]

just changed the belt and fitted a second battery
thye auto adjusting seems fine belt aint got no slack naw
aint started it yet tho fingers crossed ha

[jay]

if the old tensioner sounds ok..should be okay but if you hear a whine then its knackered

[richycarpets]

fired up this morn first time
the new belt has sorted my cold start
thanks m8