Hi guys, I'm here again with problems. I have an MK3 Polo 6N2 (2001) with an AUA engine code, 1.4 16v.
I recently replaced my alternator since it left me on the highway, so while I was replacing it, I replaced the Poly V/Serpentine belt, I mean I TRIED hahaha

 

There's something I'm doing wrong? I'm pulling the tensioner where the spanner is located in the photo, I pulled very hard, I mean very hard! (from right to left) But the belt won't go under the power steering pulley, it's driving me nuts, on the top of the engine there's no room for the spanner, that's crazy... What should I do? Any tips before I smash everything? Thank you so much hahaha

PS: the belt I'm using is 1125mm lenght, and my car has the AC

 

 

 

Here's the whole thing taken apart, to let you see what I'm dealing with

Possibly a matter of getting the belt fully located on all the other pulleys except the tensioner first, so it doesn't have to climb over any lips.

 

Oh, and try turning your spanner the other way, see if it's meant to release the opposite way to what you expect.

Edited 6 January, 20224 yr by Pete1

2 hours ago, Pete1 said:

Possibly a matter of getting the belt fully located on all the other pulleys except the tensioner first, so it doesn't have to climb over any lips.

 

Oh, and try turning your spanner the other way, see if it's meant to release the opposite way to what you expect.

Thanks man, I'll give it a try tomorrow!