Bit of a nightmare today with the A2 unfortunately (but fairly lucky as it turned out as it could have been much worse).
As it's my son's 14th birthday today we thought we would have a sensible afternoon out for some fresh air and a change of scenery.
First I needed to pop to the post office so went in the A2 as that was what we had planned to use for the trip as it's much more economical than the other cars in the household.
Upon start up something just didn't sound quite right, a bit of belt squeal and slight dull groaning noise which soon seemed to ease. I thought about it for a second and thought it was probably just the v-belt or pulley a little dry as the car hasn't been used much recently so off to the post office I head.
All seemed ok but then when I started up again to come home same thing again.
Got home and said I don't like the sound of a noise with the A2 and so decided to go in the 3.0d instead although it would cost twice the price in fuel, turned out to be a good call!
Had a nice few hours out and when we got home plugged my code reader into the A2 and did a scan which revealed nothing untoward other than a couple of heater temperature/blower related codes.
Luckily a tyre garage I use were still open so I popped down and got the bonnet off to take a look.
When I drove in there was a loud worrying graunting noise, so quickly off with the bonnet to have a good look. Noise seemed to be coming from the v-belt area but couldn't rule out cambelt area so turned engine off, took off engine and cambelt covers to take a good look.
Fortunately cambelt looked fine and no evidence of any problems so checked all the pulleys for play and any rattling of which there was none, so started the car up again and was relieved to find cambelt tensioner and pulleys all quiet with the cover off so turned engine off again to put covers back on.
Started car again and revved it a little at which point I heard a bang and saw a puff of dust come out from the engine area, only to see the alternator /v-belt pulley rolling down the garage floor.
I was absolutely shocked that it could completely snap off and fly off the car like that, and to think what could have happened if we had made the trip in the A2 today and it happening on the road on the move rather than stationary in a garage doesn't really bear thinking about.
Anyway so now, does anyone know if the pulley is easy to replace or is it best to replace the alternator as well as I presume it would come complete and I'm pretty sure the alternator is the original to the car? Should I also replace the tensioner at the same time or is that overkill?
If anyone has a pulley or alternator available or knows what make or part numbers they are, that would be much appreciated.
I will also replace the belt itself although it didn't snap, so will need that too.
When I removed it I noticed it said Contitech on it along with the Audi rings so would like to keep that and all items original equipment brands unless there is anything better available?
Once I removed the belt the car started perfectly again and drove the mile or so home perfectly noise free, albeit with the battery light on but at least I can still say that an A2 has never left me stranded!
Car is a 53 plate TDI 75 with AMF.
Thanks guys ?
As it's my son's 14th birthday today we thought we would have a sensible afternoon out for some fresh air and a change of scenery.
First I needed to pop to the post office so went in the A2 as that was what we had planned to use for the trip as it's much more economical than the other cars in the household.
Upon start up something just didn't sound quite right, a bit of belt squeal and slight dull groaning noise which soon seemed to ease. I thought about it for a second and thought it was probably just the v-belt or pulley a little dry as the car hasn't been used much recently so off to the post office I head.
All seemed ok but then when I started up again to come home same thing again.
Got home and said I don't like the sound of a noise with the A2 and so decided to go in the 3.0d instead although it would cost twice the price in fuel, turned out to be a good call!
Had a nice few hours out and when we got home plugged my code reader into the A2 and did a scan which revealed nothing untoward other than a couple of heater temperature/blower related codes.
Luckily a tyre garage I use were still open so I popped down and got the bonnet off to take a look.
When I drove in there was a loud worrying graunting noise, so quickly off with the bonnet to have a good look. Noise seemed to be coming from the v-belt area but couldn't rule out cambelt area so turned engine off, took off engine and cambelt covers to take a good look.
Fortunately cambelt looked fine and no evidence of any problems so checked all the pulleys for play and any rattling of which there was none, so started the car up again and was relieved to find cambelt tensioner and pulleys all quiet with the cover off so turned engine off again to put covers back on.
Started car again and revved it a little at which point I heard a bang and saw a puff of dust come out from the engine area, only to see the alternator /v-belt pulley rolling down the garage floor.
I was absolutely shocked that it could completely snap off and fly off the car like that, and to think what could have happened if we had made the trip in the A2 today and it happening on the road on the move rather than stationary in a garage doesn't really bear thinking about.
Anyway so now, does anyone know if the pulley is easy to replace or is it best to replace the alternator as well as I presume it would come complete and I'm pretty sure the alternator is the original to the car? Should I also replace the tensioner at the same time or is that overkill?
If anyone has a pulley or alternator available or knows what make or part numbers they are, that would be much appreciated.
I will also replace the belt itself although it didn't snap, so will need that too.
When I removed it I noticed it said Contitech on it along with the Audi rings so would like to keep that and all items original equipment brands unless there is anything better available?
Once I removed the belt the car started perfectly again and drove the mile or so home perfectly noise free, albeit with the battery light on but at least I can still say that an A2 has never left me stranded!
Car is a 53 plate TDI 75 with AMF.
Thanks guys ?
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