R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+) MINI Cooper and Cooper S (R56) hatchback discussion.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

R56 What size wrench on MCS Belt Tensioner?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 8, 2012 | 10:24 AM
  #1  
bugeye1031's Avatar
bugeye1031
Thread Starter
|
Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,102
Likes: 83
From: Burnet, Texas
What size wrench on MCS Belt Tensioner?

I'm in the middle of replacing my serpentine belt, and have run into some problems. Rather than take half the car apart, I'm going to get a crow foot wrench, but I'm only pretty sure that the right size is 30mm....can anybody confirm that? 2009 MCCS

My wife's 2007 Justa takes a 21mm box end and there's plenty of room because there aren't any intercooler hoses.

Edit: 30mm is the correct size for my 2009 MCCS. I used a 30mm crow foot (open end), a short 1/2 drive extension, and my torque wrench. Not much room, but it worked. A 30 mm crow foot flare nut would have worked better....if there is such a thing. I got the 30mm crow foot at Advance Auto, part number SUN97330 for about $8. The Bentley says that you have to remove the radiator brace (black metal piece across the top of the radiator.....Bentley doesn't say it, but the intercooler hose needs to come out as well if you follow their approach, but that's a pain). I didn't need to remove my radiator brace or intercooler hose.
 

Last edited by bugeye1031; Jan 11, 2012 at 09:42 AM. Reason: More information
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sevin
1st Gear
126
May 2, 2026 06:11 AM
iamcamkeenan
R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)
3
Aug 10, 2015 03:31 PM
ECSTuning
Interior/Exterior Products
2
Aug 7, 2015 09:51 AM
ECSTuning
Vendor Classifieds
0
Aug 7, 2015 08:10 AM
ECSTuning
Vendor Announcements
0
Aug 7, 2015 08:02 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:36 AM.