Looks like previous owner stripped the [alloy housing] thread on the original 10mm tensioner retaining bolt then replaced it using a bolt with a 1/2" head. These retaining bolts should be tightened to just 25 NM.
As mentioned taking the tensioner off would be a lot easier, its good to see someone cleaning the old bits with a wire wheel before reassembly, you are the first one on TH-cam that I have seen do that so well done to you!
Thank Simon, the whole purpose of the video was to try help others like yourself. I'm no expert but if someone gets value out of this, then that's my reward. Good luck with your project. Cheers, Mark
What a lovely BF, I have a BF2 dedicated LPG wagon as well in New Zealand but I’m in need of a new or reconditioned converter same as yours. I hope to find one soon.
Good job everything is done,only you forget to put heather on to hight position for prevention of traped air in system and after that top up coolant.Two hoses on side of engine going in heather module or HIM module which controling heating in vehicle and that is way heating should be put on hight position for sometimes.
Can cheat and take the tensioner off to change the pulley. The bolt for the coolant bypass pipe is self-tapping, but can still tap a thread if you want.
I can't remember which way around it was...but I either replaced the radiator and the top port for that hose was blocked off...or I replaced the expansion tank and it had 2 ports instead of 1, do blocked it off. Sorry for inexact answer but it was quite a while ago. Cheers, Mark
Looks like previous owner stripped the [alloy housing] thread on the original 10mm tensioner retaining bolt then replaced it using a bolt with a 1/2" head. These retaining bolts should be tightened to just 25 NM.
As mentioned taking the tensioner off would be a lot easier, its good to see someone cleaning the old bits with a wire wheel before reassembly, you are the first one on TH-cam that I have seen do that so well done to you!
Thanks Fawls, appreciate your feedback and positive comments. Yes we live and learn, if I ever do this job again...that tensioner is coming off 😁👍
Ive just brought a 2010 bf wagon. Its got few little things to do. These vids so helpful cheers'
Appreciate the feedback Julian and glad you got some value from the video. Good luck with your project 👍
You really know your stuff mate, I have a wagon just like yours on gas,and you've given me some good tips, thanks.
Thank Simon, the whole purpose of the video was to try help others like yourself. I'm no expert but if someone gets value out of this, then that's my reward.
Good luck with your project.
Cheers, Mark
What a lovely BF, I have a BF2 dedicated LPG wagon as well in New Zealand but I’m in need of a new or reconditioned converter same as yours. I hope to find one soon.
Hey James, pretty sure you can get a kit to redo your converter? Might be a less expensive way to go.
Cheers, Mark
Yeah bro, you can get kits that fit into your gas converter
Pulley bearings n replace water pump asap. I have a BF wagon too
Nice.. thank you very much for the video. 👍😎
Glad you liked it!
Good job everything is done,only you forget to put heather on to hight position for prevention of traped air in system and after that top up coolant.Two hoses on side of engine going in heather module or HIM module which controling heating in vehicle and that is way heating should be put on hight position for sometimes.
Thanks for watching Stevan and appreciate your comments. All of those things were done off camera, so rest assured I didn't forget to do it.
Check them all with belt off. Cheap to replace all of them
Well done very informative
Cheers Andrew, glad you enjoyed..
Can cheat and take the tensioner off to change the pulley. The bolt for the coolant bypass pipe is self-tapping, but can still tap a thread if you want.
Cheers mate, if I ever have to do it all again it will be easier next time.👍👍
Nice job dont wana cook it. Over bad seals thermo.
Yeh glad I did all those jobs, thermostat surprised me a bit. No problems with the ol girl now. Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for your help.
My pleasure Fernando 👍👍
Rear main seal leak
Yep your probably right but for now I'm not feeling that enthusiastic 🤣
Was it the tensioner pulley or the idler pulley that was making that marble sound? I have the same noise. Cheers in advance 🙂👍🏼
It's been a while so can't recall but would change both just to be sure 👍👍
Just wondering why the hose from the coolant tank that goes straight over to the top of the radiator is blocked off?
I can't remember which way around it was...but I either replaced the radiator and the top port for that hose was blocked off...or I replaced the expansion tank and it had 2 ports instead of 1, do blocked it off. Sorry for inexact answer but it was quite a while ago. Cheers, Mark