X reg peugeot 406 2.0 Hdi drivebelt snapped.

[mickeydread1122]

the drivebelt of my Pug snapped this morning and luckly for me it didn't do any damage to the timing belt and i was able to drive it home at 10mph as i was only 1 mile away.i went to buy a replacement drivebelt at our local parts dealer and tried to fit it back but i am having problems with the alternator pulley which keeps on jumping/ coming out of position.
can someone shed a light on me as to what i need to do with regards to the alternator pulley.do i have to buy a replacement pulley and what other parts do i need as well or do i have to buy the complete alternator. i need to get this done asap as i need to use the car.
thanking you in advance for your advice.

[jasper5]

Sounds like the clutch has gone in the alternator pulley, you can get new pulleys, but cost it out against a new alternator, these pulleys can break off and cause lots of damage, I have seen these pulleys come off on some cars and go right through the bonnet.

[mickeydread1122]

since its starting fine is the the car still driveable without the drivebelt and will it cause tooo much engine damage

[jasper5]

You won't have power steering or aircon and the battery will not be charged, but as the water pump is driven by the timing belt you won't overheat.

[mickeydread1122]

all sorted now, bought a new clutch pulley at GSF car parts for £36 and though it was a pain in the neck to take the alternator out a guy at a company that specialises with alternators was able to put the new clutch pulley for me for free which was a bit handy .bought also a brand new drive belt and tensioners and i fixed it myself and there is no more squeaking noise.
thanks JASPER for your advice mate.

[jasper5]

Ah! Excellent stuff....well done

[bangernom1cs]

When mine went the replacement alternator (XL brand I think) came with a solid pulley.
It has caused no problems whatsoever in 20k miles over 6 months.

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