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P2 Fanbelt Replacement
Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:36 pm
by wedugs
Having taken the radiator off for it to be re-cored (see previous overheating post) I noticed that if I wanted to replace the fan belt it would not pass through the gap between the crankshaft pulley and the chassis. I am fitting new front engine mounts but for the fan belt to pass through the gap I would have to fit 15mm of packing under the new mounts. I have checked the rear mounting which appears standard and OK. Is this a common problem and has anybody any suggestions other than the packing?
Re: P2 Fanbelt Replacement
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:51 pm
by Phil - Nottingham
Mine seems Ok - it may be that the engine mounts have well settled - Rover bodies/chassis tolerances were measured in inches so I would insert steel packing plates - use large repair washers. Packers were used a lot by Rover Co even for much later models
Re: P2 Fanbelt Replacement
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:04 am
by 47p2
Mine is also fine, although I did fit new mount rubbers when I bought the car
Re: P2 Fanbelt Replacement
Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:06 pm
by MacKellaich
I have used " Brammer Belts" instead of rubber fan belt. It can be used on most vee belt applications. Successfully run in both my 12 hp for two/three years, only downside is they are normally orange or blue, however when running they are a visible safety aide, (when eyesight is getting bad)