I did a good search and can't find a dimensional drawing of the MCS SC belt removal tool.

Can anyone point me to a drawing or provide the dimensions so I can make one?

YD

 

Ok think hockey stick 2 pieces of flat stock steel handle piece is 500mm long 25mm wide 6mm thick. Blade piece 230mm long 40mm wide 3mm thick. Take the blade piece, Make a mark at 210mm on one side from that point to the corner 230mm scribe then cut off the dog ear. That will set the angle of the handle. Now drill a 20mm hole 145mm in on the blade in the center of the flat stock. Take handle piece lay along the corner cut- you will need to drill 2 holes to bolt both pieces together. The hole goes over a bolt on the tensioner mount the blade goes under the tensioner arm pulling back compresses the spring you then can lock it back by putting a 4mm bolt in the last hole of the metal tab that comes through the spring.

 

Hockey stick... humm. I was going to make it in my shop from metal. Stupid me. I have a friend who owns an ice rink and will probably have a lot of broken hockey sticks... will grab a few and give this a try. Who knows, this may be a new chance to go green with recycling... metal is way overrated anyway. hehe

thanks

YD

 

Hockey stick shape made out of metal

 

A picture is worth a thousand words, YD.

 

Another version specifically for the W10, W11:

 

Hey guys, I have seen a lot of pictures of the tool. Seriously, what I was looking for are the dimensions of the circle part, the locations of the pins, etc. Something that person with a little metal shop could build and save a few bucks. I have more time than the urge to spend $100 on something I could easily build.

Maybe I would be more satisfied if I didn't just copy the existing tool, but made one from scratch by trial and error on the dimensions.

YD

 

You do not need the pins and the half moon piece is not needed. Use the post I sent you for the sizes the only thing different is the piece with the pins (blade) is 1.5 inches wide with a 3/4 inch hole drilled into it that takes the place of the half moon piece. Bolt the 2 pieces of strap together so it looks like the top pic and your good to go.

 

Haynes pages 1.11 and 1.12

1.12 has a diagram for building it....

btw, got a local MINI mech other than the dealer? We've a shop here that'll change the belt: parts, labor, shop fee and tax, under $80.....

That price makes me think DIY isn't really worth the effort...in this case anyway.

 

Capt BJ, first thanks for the info you sent via PM, also, yes I could take it to some shop, but that is just not my mode of operation. I'm serious 'old school' and resist paying anyone to do something I can do myself. I have plenty of time and need to watch the money output. I'm just one of the few remaining 'old farts' that just want everything done the way I want it done, and that usually means doing it myself if I can.

thanks again

YD

 

I think we think alike .... but our thresh-holds might differ. I'm retired and on a fixed income too.....

I see this an an hour's work once experienced and I need the tool - which yes, I could make.

On the other hand I see my time as $100 an hour or more and this is not a trivial job (unlike other cars where changing the belt IS trivial)...the first few times would be more than an hour. This sucker is virtually invisible!

Someone else doing it for $80???? Good for me....it is worth that for me.

But I do oil changes and brakes in my garage for lunch!

Go for it!

 

Since your a DIYer, within this link are the exact dimensions for making your own tool.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...tensioner+tool

I think there is a pic of my version still up in my Gallery.

 

I just used to use a 3 foot pry bar and a big thick screwdriver as a pivot.

Jam the screwdriver between the frame and across the top of the supercharger, and lay the pry bar onto it and pry on the side of the tensioner, and have an assistant insert an awl.

Its kinda crude, but when your welder is out of gas, and you have alot of random tools, it works well.

 

Don't waste your money, A pry bar works just fine, too many people blow this procedure way out of proportion.