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stu(pid) · Dec 4th, 2003, 09:01 AM

Does anyone have a detailed explanation of how to fit a supercharger belt? If I get a smaller pulley (15%) for the supercharger, can I fit the old belt or is a new one advised - if so, standard length or smaller? Do I need a special tool to sort out the belt tensioner?
Sorry about so many questions!

Dark Mini · Dec 4th, 2003, 09:31 AM

I have the Alta 15% smaller pulley and i'am running the standard belt.

stu(pid) · Dec 4th, 2003, 10:02 AM

Ta for that guys. So it looks like the standard belt is fine. Any instructions of how to remove/fit the belt?

jlm · Dec 4th, 2003, 10:33 AM

you need a special tool to release the tension, then you pin a hole in the tab at the the spring to hold it released. pay attention to the belt weave. if you know what you are doing 10 minute job, but iy is tight in there.

Dark Mini · Dec 4th, 2003, 10:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by stu(pid)

Ta for that guys. So it looks like the standard belt is fine. Any instructions of how to remove/fit the belt?

Sorry mate, I didint do mine either.

But you can get it fitted for £60-£80

LuckyRVA · Dec 4th, 2003, 11:33 AM

Helix installed mine. He pointed out that since the pully will be spinning faster than stock that the belt will need to be serviced faster than stock. As it will casue it to wear faster.

-Jason

stu(pid) · Dec 9th, 2003, 03:31 PM

Does anyone know where to get a Belt Tensioner Tool in the UK. I see Mini Mania do one, but nothing on Mini Spares website.

blackdogmini · Dec 9th, 2003, 11:49 PM

Helix did mine as well. Eric did it from under the car.

Dec 4th, 2003, 09:01 AM	#1
stu(pid) MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 10:29 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Supercharger Belt fitting Does anyone have a detailed explanation of how to fit a supercharger belt? If I get a smaller pulley (15%) for the supercharger, can I fit the old belt or is a new one advised - if so, standard length or smaller? Do I need a special tool to sort out the belt tensioner? Sorry about so many questions!

Dec 4th, 2003, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 09:29 AM Posts: 520 Offline	I have the Alta 15% smaller pulley and i'am running the standard belt. Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Dec 4th, 2003, 10:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
jlm MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ny,ny Local Time: 04:29 AM Posts: 1,083 Offline	you need a special tool to release the tension, then you pin a hole in the tab at the the spring to hold it released. pay attention to the belt weave. if you know what you are doing 10 minute job, but iy is tight in there. john

Dec 4th, 2003, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 09:29 AM Posts: 520 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stu(pid) Ta for that guys. So it looks like the standard belt is fine. Any instructions of how to remove/fit the belt? Sorry mate, I didint do mine either. But you can get it fitted for £60-£80 Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Dec 4th, 2003, 11:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
LuckyRVA 1.6 Litres of fury!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Queens, NYC Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 1,277 Offline	Helix installed mine. He pointed out that since the pully will be spinning faster than stock that the belt will need to be serviced faster than stock. As it will casue it to wear faster. -Jason 2002 Dark Silver Cooper S w/ white roof. SOLD

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Dec 4th, 2003, 10:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
stu(pid) MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 10:29 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Ta for that guys. So it looks like the standard belt is fine. Any instructions of how to remove/fit the belt?

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stu(pid) MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 10:29 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Does anyone know where to get a Belt Tensioner Tool in the UK. I see Mini Mania do one, but nothing on Mini Spares website.

Dec 9th, 2003, 11:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
blackdogmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Media, PA Local Time: 09:29 AM Posts: 52 Offline	Helix did mine as well. Eric did it from under the car.

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