Hi Eric, Owner, All, I need some information and advice.
In October last year was detecting in the Vic Golden Triangle with wife and friends and late one afternoon when I started the Sprinter, there was a lot of engine rattle, lifted up the bonnet and confirmed it, the engine was shaking. When in gear the engine was smooth.
Decided to end our trip there and then and traveled back to Adelaide. Overnighted at Bordertown as I know a 4x4 Mechanic there who is knowledgeable/helpful. Next morning drove uneventfully back to Adelaide.
The Culprit turned out to be the Belt Tensioner which I replaced.
Did not use the Sprinter again until our Tassie Trip in December. 3 Days prior to getting onto the Spirit of Tasmania, on starting the Sprinter in Adelaide, noticed an occasional knock when at idle, no noise under load. Anyway decide it was not going to stop our trip.
In Devenport at a friend’s place, removed the belt and replaced it with a slightly smaller new backup, after checking all the pullies etc for wear… all good. Still had the noise and it was worse when the air con was running. Looking down on the drivers side at the vertical belt, it did not run smooth but wobbled, more so with the a/c on.
Back home in Adelaide, rang Mercedes Benz Parts Dept and asked what belt size should I be using and they said since I have a 2004 Sprinter with an aftermarket A/c ( Installed at the request of MB Oz when the vehicle was shipped in from Brazil, I understand) they were not sure but their records say use an 6PK2265 or a 6PK 2270. I was extremely doubtful that these would fit, but with much effort installed a 6PK2270 ( Put Sprinter in 2nd gear and gave it a push to get the belt on) Result… the vehicle was a noisy as ever, and had to cut the belt to get it off ( $42 Trade, $90+ Over the Counter)
So the question is, what belt is needed on a 313 2.2Lt 903, 2003/2004 Sprinter fitted with an Australian Airconditioner? A 6PK……….
I purchased a belt for a vehicle without a/c, installed it and the belt runs smooth, no noise and no belt wobble. I removed the A/c Compressor and my technical adviser says the A/c unit is OK, That’s not the problem. To him I and using the wrong belt, or my new Dayco Tensioner is faulty.
So B4 I purchase a Genuine? MB Tensioner, I would like to get the belt sorted, so appreciate your input ie a 6PK…………
Your comments and advice appreciated.
Peter
In October last year was detecting in the Vic Golden Triangle with wife and friends and late one afternoon when I started the Sprinter, there was a lot of engine rattle, lifted up the bonnet and confirmed it, the engine was shaking. When in gear the engine was smooth.
Decided to end our trip there and then and traveled back to Adelaide. Overnighted at Bordertown as I know a 4x4 Mechanic there who is knowledgeable/helpful. Next morning drove uneventfully back to Adelaide.
The Culprit turned out to be the Belt Tensioner which I replaced.
Did not use the Sprinter again until our Tassie Trip in December. 3 Days prior to getting onto the Spirit of Tasmania, on starting the Sprinter in Adelaide, noticed an occasional knock when at idle, no noise under load. Anyway decide it was not going to stop our trip.
In Devenport at a friend’s place, removed the belt and replaced it with a slightly smaller new backup, after checking all the pullies etc for wear… all good. Still had the noise and it was worse when the air con was running. Looking down on the drivers side at the vertical belt, it did not run smooth but wobbled, more so with the a/c on.
Back home in Adelaide, rang Mercedes Benz Parts Dept and asked what belt size should I be using and they said since I have a 2004 Sprinter with an aftermarket A/c ( Installed at the request of MB Oz when the vehicle was shipped in from Brazil, I understand) they were not sure but their records say use an 6PK2265 or a 6PK 2270. I was extremely doubtful that these would fit, but with much effort installed a 6PK2270 ( Put Sprinter in 2nd gear and gave it a push to get the belt on) Result… the vehicle was a noisy as ever, and had to cut the belt to get it off ( $42 Trade, $90+ Over the Counter)
So the question is, what belt is needed on a 313 2.2Lt 903, 2003/2004 Sprinter fitted with an Australian Airconditioner? A 6PK……….
I purchased a belt for a vehicle without a/c, installed it and the belt runs smooth, no noise and no belt wobble. I removed the A/c Compressor and my technical adviser says the A/c unit is OK, That’s not the problem. To him I and using the wrong belt, or my new Dayco Tensioner is faulty.
So B4 I purchase a Genuine? MB Tensioner, I would like to get the belt sorted, so appreciate your input ie a 6PK…………
Your comments and advice appreciated.
Peter