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c3 alternator belt tensioner?

can you help please, shortly after servicing my c3 & replacing the timing/cam belt, the central bolt holding the tensioner on the alternator (fan belt?) belt sheared, why ?

the tensioner was very hot when picked up.

thanks
alan gaywood, August 2009
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