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Hi 👋 my 1976 +8 four speed has the water pump so close to the cross bar that the fan belt is trapped,
Any ideas how to get it iff easily please ?
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Any chance of a picture Rory. Yes I struggling posting pic's here too. If you are struggling with that as well pm me and I'll send you an email address so you can send it to that!
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I can not send pics on here
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On my mid 80`s +8 there is an underwing slot to provide access to the alternator tensioning bolt.. Hope this helps.
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And an underwing slot on my 1980 +8 as well.
1980 +8 Blue
And a few others
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Rory, the alternator slot is no use in replacing the fan belt. You may need to unbolt the water pump from the block in order to get the fan belt off. I had the same trouble with my 1994 3.9 lit +8. You can cut the fan belt off but you probably won't get the new one on!
1994 +8, BMW Calypso Red.
2002 4/4, 4 seater, BMW Calypso Red.
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Just shows every Morgan is different my 1994 +8 is a doddle to change the fan belt.
Bruce
1964 4/4 Series V Comp (Megan)
1994 +8 (Maurice) tis no more
2013 M3W (Olga)
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Britmog, you are right, the 1994 +8 is a doddle to change the fan belt. My problem was the water pump failed and I struggled to find a replacement. They all have the same body, the shaft carrying the pulley varies in length. I did locate a Rover parts dealer who sold me a short nose water pump, guaranteeing it would fit a +8. He was right in as much as it did fit on the engine but you had to put the fan belt on with the pump! I had a go at him saying one couldn't change the belt if needed at the roadside but he told me belts didn't break these days but you could always lever the engine back on the engine mounts with a length of wood against the crosshead! I got a refund.
I got my original pump rebuilt by a specialist. It's basically having the bearings and seales replaced. They can shorten the shaft at the same time. It sounds as if Rory's pump has been replaced at some time with a longer version. If you do consider taking the pump off it might be worth getting it shortened at the same time. Something as small as 0.5cm makes all the difference.
1994 +8, BMW Calypso Red.
2002 4/4, 4 seater, BMW Calypso Red.
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