2002 V5 Bora Newbie Questions HALP!

[Alper]

hey guys, ive got a few questions concerning the bora

Firstly im replacing the gear knob/boot as its very worn out. im not too sure on how to take it off however
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/DSC00036-1.jpg

Secondly i was looking at the motor just checking the fluids and im wondering what this is. there seems to be a hole u can put a bolt in. this thing vibrates alot and im wondering if its normal?
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/DSC00030-1.jpg

thanks in advance!

[moniker]

The circled thing is the accessory drive belt tensioner.
The threaded hole is for a bolt which you screw in to release the tension when changing the belt.

If it vibrates a lot I would suggest the belt ("serpentine belt") may be in need of a change- not a huge job.

When the engine is stopped, look in there with a torch- make sure the ribbed belt is not worn, chipped or cracked.

Otherwise the bearing may be shot on the idler wheel (quite common I believe also)

[Alper]

The circled thing is the accessory drive belt tensioner.
The threaded hole is for a bolt which you screw in to release the tension when changing the belt.

If it vibrates a lot I would suggest the belt ("serpentine belt") may be in need of a change- not a huge job.

When the engine is stopped, look in there with a torch- make sure the ribbed belt is not worn, chipped or cracked.

Otherwise the bearing may be shot on the idler wheel (quite common I believe also)

hmmm

the belt seems to be fine no damage wat so ever however i am still concerned that the tensioner moves alot, not too savvy on these things, how much would it take to replace the bearing if that were to be the problem?

[moniker]

Pretty easy - see the 3 bolts to the left of where you have the red circle ?- take them out and you can remove the whole tensioner. - You may want to release the tension first - thread a suitable bolt (8mm?) that fits into the blank hole and tighten- this will slacken the tensioner.

It will be obvious once off if the bearing is shot.

I think there is a bearing kit available otherwise get a whole new tensioner.

[Jmac]

Mate its vibrating cause it is doing its job, it does oscillate. dont waste your money unless its noisy.
Cheers
JMac

[runamuk]

Firstly im replacing the gear knob/boot as its very worn out. im not too sure on how to take it off however


It unscrews... well it has on the 2 golfs I've had.