Is this a common fault for those of us with 110 TDi engines? Apparently using aircon increases tension on the belt which drives the compressor, alternator, power steering etc. So the other day, I heard a loud thud and suddenly the steering went extremely stiff. Turned out the sound was the pulley on the end of alternator shearing off and being flung into the undertray

Bad times! Expensive times too!!

Is this a common fault for those of us with 110 TDi engines? Apparently using aircon increases tension on the belt which drives the compressor, alternator, power steering etc. So the other day, I heard a loud thud and suddenly the steering went extremely stiff. Turned out the sound was the pulley on the end of alternator shearing off and being flung into the undertray

Bad times! Expensive times too!!

I had that happen to me! I was lucky cos my alternator didnt need swapping as garage managed to get part off the alternator that was stuck on but he did say it was a miracle that i got away without replacing alternator. Think it was around £100 including the part and a new belt. Did your belt start slipping? mine did then it happened a couple of days later

hadn't noticed belt slipping. i'm going on the assumption that my climate control is always set to econ. but because recently it's been so hot I put it on A/C. Must have been over stressing for a day or so then suddenly during gentle 30mph driving it just went!

New alternator is £270 odd +vat plus a new belt. damn weather!!!!

I just had a look at my reciept and the pulley was £45 and belt £15 plus vat and fitting but I had the mot and discs and pads on the bill so don't know how many hours labour I hot charged for fitting. But would be guessing just over £100-130

New alternator for 110tdi (ASV) engine was £150 including VAT and new belt from euro car parts, or they had a recon bosch alternator for £150 + VAT + £57 surcharge.

Edited 27 May, 201016 yr by smileonimpact