Thanks for a helpful video Scott. I just replaced the failed belts on my TA-2056 following your video. I didn't have to take off the cover plate on the door to access the single screw for the spindle cover, though. I used a magnetized electrical screwdriver with a long shaft and it held the screw just fine to remove and replace it. Everything else was as you described it. Now I have a nice working tape deck again. Much appreciated.
Thanks Scott for this tutorial. Repaired mine today with your help. I am the first owner of my TA2058, bought it june 11th, 1987. It had been stored for over 5 years after moving and would not run anymore last week. Up on receiving my 2 replacing belts yesterday (for just under 10 euros) I wondered where the smaller one was hidden. Opened my TA2058 but I never found it. It had completely desintegrated and had altered to a sticky mess moulded around the spindle under the bigger wheel. I couldn't remove the wheel so I spent just over an hour to clean it with al kinds of household tools, picks and small pieces of cloth. But I succeeded. The large belt was the easy part. Though I did cut 3 wiring clips, leaving me more space to work with the screwdriver and removing the 3 screws. It was necessary to clean the flywheel and the pully because this belt was also becoming sticky. Thanks again my TA2058 runs like new. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Very happy to read you were able to bring your machine back to life. It can be very frustrating working in a confined space like that, spraying cleaner on different parts. I wish I still had some of my old stereo equipment from when I was teenager. Cheers!
Mechanisms and belts match the TA-2600. In my case, the deck had been idle for at least 15 years so I purchased the belt kit before plugging it in. This was fortunate since I found that the original belts were black goo. The capstan drum was very hard to clean as once the goo was removed using a solvent (carburetor cleaner), there was hard residue on the drum that had to be scraped off. I then polished it using a Dremel polishing bit. The front belt goo was less accessible, but I was able to clean the pulleys using pieces of string soaked in alcohol until they no longer turned black. This deck is now operational and will be used to digitize old tapes I have and then I will probably sell it.
I have the 2600 in front of me right now and I'm seeing that back pulley is broken and basically goo like you said. Might I ask where you purchased the pulley kit?
Nice, thanks. I have a TA 2500, which looks the same on the inside. I wanted to take the whole tape mechanism out but I quickly realized I would have to take the whole deck apart to get to it. Then I looked around until I found your video. If it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid.
Greetings . First of all congratulations for the channel !!! EXCELLENT !!! your work the one you are doing, I have an Onkyo Digital A-8800 with all the modules of the equipment are Onkyo which are an M504 amplifier sound, with an EQ540 Interga equalizer and another EQ-201 and another EQ-25 and another EQ-140 and one TA-2550 Interga and one TA-2750 Interga and one TA-205 Interga deck and another double deck TA-RW 909 . a CP1500F Interga platter and Ortofon 40 turntable needle and CD DX-708 Interga, and the T-4500 Interga radio, All the models are from the Onkyo brand, which is the best that Onkyo does NOT make mass production if they are not selected from the Onkyo And the cables connected to the equipment are of the KabelDirekt Pro Series RCA brand and 4 DAS R-212 Speakers. and 2 Mivoc hype 10 g2 hifi subwoofers, 300 w, from 20 to 180 hz. IN THE END A CLASSIC OF THE 80S AND 90S of sound equipment of that time, over the years I have never broken any module, that is already seen from how they worked before and the manufacturing materials, I hope to have it duarte, many years for the quality of a good musical team, greetings and very good videos that you have a great like for your great videos, great sound models like these devices are no longer manufactured, it is a pity, that nowadays everything is plastic, greetings from Barcelona - You could do one of Onkyo Interga also of Review - Congratulations to all Onkyo electronics, the Inegra Series was a true excellence. I bring you bad news, for this glorious brand, which made hifi history, these days, Sharp, who recently acquired the brand, announced that the debt is incurable. The electronic audio equipment company Onkyo has filed for bankruptcy, after accumulating debts of US$24 million. Onkyo, founded in Osaka in 1946 under the name "Osaka Denky Onkyo K.K", has failed to position its mainly analog equipment in the streaming era, consequently Onkyo has been declared bankrupt by the Onkyo company. Even if the electronics produced today had nothing to do with the wonderful electronics that it has... A big greeting from Barcelona, Spain,
That's really cool you have so much Onkyo equipment. I don't know a lot about them but I've always enjoyed listening to them. I just bought a TX-830. I like it a lot but this tape player seams to have a weak right channel when I listen to it through the TX-830. I have to do some testing to see if it's the receiver or the deck. Thanks for your comment.
That's the easiest cassette deck to swap the capstan belt. Open up the bottom cover and it will be a piece of cake! You are making things more difficult by removing that front door, just use a magnet to pull out that plate that covers that small tension belt!
I was able to change both belts. Thanks for your video. However, my cassette player which is the same model still will not play rewind or fast forward. Could it be the idler wheel? Do you have a video showing location and how to replace. What else could it be? When I press play it acts like it’s going to work, but stops…
Hello, yes it could be the idler wheel but I don't have a video on how to replace it. If I were you I'd also ask for help on the TapeHeads website. They know more than I do. Thanks for your question.
I don't know if the belts are the same, but if you find the ebay seller amecbol, he should be able to find the right belts for you. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Scott, I am so lucky to have found your tutorial, the best in CZcams... I have owned my TA-2058 probably since 1987/88 and couldn't be happier. It stopped working a few months ago, FF and RWD work but not PLAY. The larger belt in the back definitely needs to be replaced, no tension left at all. While I was looking at that, I noticed that when the power is ON and I press PLAY, the capstan motor (marked as SHE2L) doesn't rotate at all so I am planning to replace the belts and the capstan. Would you happen to know if the motor should be rotating only in PLAY mode? Will be good to know before ordering the belts and the capstan. Your feedback will be most appreciated! Best regards and thanks for posting this tutorial.
@@scotthornberg4807 Hi There, I have the TA-2058, the motor will not turn when there is no tape in the well. When the system detects a tape, the motor will start turning. Also, when you close the door, the motor will spin for few turns as well even when no tape is in the well.
The motor will only turn when there is a tape in the well pressing against a microswitch at the top in the middle. You can press this with you finger to actuate the switch, so the play button will function. If the motor won't turn while there is a cassette inserted, it could be a number of different things. If the light on the play button is flashing quickly, the head block is not engaging.
It’s the second belt that is the capstan belt, correct? I found one of these decks but it will not play tapes. When I push the play button, for about half of a second begins to act like it is going to play the tape normally, but then it stops. I read a post elsewhere from someone who had the same problem, and said replacing the capstan belt fixed the problem. I have two belts coming to me in the mail, and I’m wondering whether I really need to put on both.
Hello, yes it is the second, larger belt I installed in the back of the unit. I don't think you need to install both belts, but it might be a good idea to prevent the second belt from failing in the near future.
A warning to anyone changing the larger belt: The plastic post that receives the lower left screw that helps hold the plate in place can break off from where the other end of the post is attached. Mine did. I don’t know how. I only noticed it when securing the plate after the new belt was on. The good news is the deck operates even without that lower left screw tightened against the plate. Thanks again, Scott!
By the way my deck is a TA-2056 (won’t record without horrible distortion, sadly, and I’ve read the repair is tedious and tricky involving the pre-set level pots). I happened to pick up a TA-2048 tonight that appears to have the same belt system. Powers up, but no play/FF/REW; just silence when those buttons are pressed.
So awesome!!! I don’t have the dexterity for this job. If I send you mine can you replace the three belts for me? Definitely the problem on my unit. Happy to pay you. Please say yes! Let me know and I can send contact info All the best to you and yours. Terry
Great video! Question I have an Onkyo 301R and when I press the “play “ button it doesn’t play only fast forwards or rewinds it fast. Almost like playing in fast motion but I hear no sound. Could that be a belt problem?
Hello Scott, I have same model, I want to change all complete tape mechanism, do you think that be so complicated for one person who dont have experience with that?
Hello, I haven't done that on this model but I think if you documented your steps you would certainly be able to change the tape mechanism by yourself. A lot of mechanisms are easily removed. Good luck!
I have the same deck but the lights that should be amber for indicating stuff like Dolby the source or the rec and play lights won’t turn on can anyone help also motor won’t turn
Hi and thanks for the good video. I replaced the two belts, as you did, put a cassette in and it actually works with good signal showing on the VU. Once I put on some headphones I'm hearing that it runs fast, all pitches higher than they should be. Any suggestions?
Make sure the belt is not riding on the lip of the hub. That will speed it up enough to sound like chipmunks. If that's not the case, you can adjust the speed via a small hole on the back of the motor. There are various methods for doing this, from using a speed cassette, that can be purchased for $10-$30 on ebay, or by ear, using a tape copy and a CD copy and syncing they playback.
Thanks for a helpful video Scott. I just replaced the failed belts on my TA-2056 following your video. I didn't have to take off the cover plate on the door to access the single screw for the spindle cover, though. I used a magnetized electrical screwdriver with a long shaft and it held the screw just fine to remove and replace it. Everything else was as you described it. Now I have a nice working tape deck again. Much appreciated.
Great idea, Simon. I'm always happy when this video helps someone. Happy listening and thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the video, this can help allot of people.
I forgive you for calling screws bolts.
Thanks Scott for this tutorial. Repaired mine today with your help.
I am the first owner of my TA2058, bought it june 11th, 1987. It had been stored for over 5 years after moving and would not run anymore last week. Up on receiving my 2 replacing belts yesterday (for just under 10 euros) I wondered where the smaller one was hidden. Opened my TA2058 but I never found it. It had completely desintegrated and had altered to a sticky mess moulded around the spindle under the bigger wheel. I couldn't remove the wheel so I spent just over an hour to clean it with al kinds of household tools, picks and small pieces of cloth. But I succeeded.
The large belt was the easy part. Though I did cut 3 wiring clips, leaving me more space to work with the screwdriver and removing the 3 screws.
It was necessary to clean the flywheel and the pully because this belt was also becoming sticky.
Thanks again my TA2058 runs like new.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Very happy to read you were able to bring your machine back to life. It can be very frustrating working in a confined space like that, spraying cleaner on different parts. I wish I still had some of my old stereo equipment from when I was teenager. Cheers!
Thank you so much for this helpful instruction! Fits also the Onkyo TA-2050.
Mechanisms and belts match the TA-2600. In my case, the deck had been idle for at least 15 years so I purchased the belt kit before plugging it in. This was fortunate since I found that the original belts were black goo. The capstan drum was very hard to clean as once the goo was removed using a solvent (carburetor cleaner), there was hard residue on the drum that had to be scraped off. I then polished it using a Dremel polishing bit. The front belt goo was less accessible, but I was able to clean the pulleys using pieces of string soaked in alcohol until they no longer turned black. This deck is now operational and will be used to digitize old tapes I have and then I will probably sell it.
I have the 2600 in front of me right now and I'm seeing that back pulley is broken and basically goo like you said. Might I ask where you purchased the pulley kit?
@@billweir1745 I ordered my "ONKYO TA-2600 Belt Kit (2 belts)" belt kit on ebay from seller, "amecbol".
Nice, thanks.
I have a TA 2500, which looks the same on the inside. I wanted to take the whole tape mechanism out but I quickly realized I would have to take the whole deck apart to get to it. Then I looked around until I found your video.
If it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid.
you're awesome sir. I have OI 2056 . the large belt is wiggly and lost elasticity . thank you for your video.
Greetings . First of all congratulations for the channel !!! EXCELLENT !!! your work the one you are doing, I have an Onkyo Digital A-8800 with all the modules of the equipment are Onkyo which are an M504 amplifier sound, with an EQ540 Interga equalizer and another EQ-201 and another EQ-25 and another EQ-140 and one TA-2550 Interga and one TA-2750 Interga and one TA-205 Interga deck and another double deck TA-RW 909 . a CP1500F Interga platter and Ortofon 40 turntable needle and CD DX-708 Interga, and the T-4500 Interga radio, All the models are from the Onkyo brand, which is the best that Onkyo does NOT make mass production if they are not selected from the Onkyo And the cables connected to the equipment are of the KabelDirekt Pro Series RCA brand and 4 DAS R-212 Speakers. and 2 Mivoc hype 10 g2 hifi subwoofers, 300 w, from 20 to 180 hz. IN THE END A CLASSIC OF THE 80S AND 90S of sound equipment of that time, over the years I have never broken any module, that is already seen from how they worked before and the manufacturing materials, I hope to have it duarte, many years for the quality of a good musical team, greetings and very good videos that you have a great like for your great videos, great sound models like these devices are no longer manufactured, it is a pity, that nowadays everything is plastic, greetings from Barcelona - You could do one of Onkyo Interga also of Review - Congratulations to all Onkyo electronics, the Inegra Series was a true excellence. I bring you bad news, for this glorious brand, which made hifi history, these days, Sharp, who recently acquired the brand, announced that the debt is incurable. The electronic audio equipment company Onkyo has filed for bankruptcy, after accumulating debts of US$24 million. Onkyo, founded in Osaka in 1946 under the name "Osaka Denky Onkyo K.K", has failed to position its mainly analog equipment in the streaming era, consequently Onkyo has been declared bankrupt by the Onkyo company. Even if the electronics produced today had nothing to do with the wonderful electronics that it has... A big greeting from Barcelona, Spain,
That's really cool you have so much Onkyo equipment. I don't know a lot about them but I've always enjoyed listening to them. I just bought a TX-830. I like it a lot but this tape player seams to have a weak right channel when I listen to it through the TX-830.
I have to do some testing to see if it's the receiver or the deck. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks very halpful. Fits also to the Onkyo TA-2500.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Looks like it's pretty much the same for the TA-205. Thanks for a helpful video :-)
Thanks this was very helpful. Had mine back up and running within 20 minutes.
That small belt in the very front of the deck is part of your auto stop
And I don't think there was a reason to change this one. There is no load on it and it could lasts for decades.
That's the easiest cassette deck to swap the capstan belt. Open up the bottom cover and it will be a piece of cake! You are making things more difficult by removing that front door, just use a magnet to pull out that plate that covers that small tension belt!
Thanks for the tip.
love the 80`s Onkyo Interga
Works with the ta-2600!
I was able to change both belts. Thanks for your video. However, my cassette player which is the same model still will not play rewind or fast forward. Could it be the idler wheel? Do you have a video showing location and how to replace. What else could it be? When I press play it acts like it’s going to work, but stops…
Hello, yes it could be the idler wheel but I don't have a video on how to replace it. If I were you I'd also ask for help on the TapeHeads website. They know more than I do. Thanks for your question.
Do you know if the ONKYO TA-2058 Belt Kit is compatible with my TA-205? I need the flat belt that runs from the motor, second half of your video.
I don't know if the belts are the same, but if you find the ebay seller amecbol, he should be able to find the right belts for you. Thanks for the comment.
Bought a vintage Onkyo that wont play but can rewind, I guess its one of these belts?
I think you would need to replace the larger belt but I'm not sure.
Hi Scott, I am so lucky to have found your tutorial, the best in CZcams... I have owned my TA-2058 probably since 1987/88 and couldn't be happier. It stopped working a few months ago, FF and RWD work but not PLAY. The larger belt in the back definitely needs to be replaced, no tension left at all. While I was looking at that, I noticed that when the power is ON and I press PLAY, the capstan motor (marked as SHE2L) doesn't rotate at all so I am planning to replace the belts and the capstan. Would you happen to know if the motor should be rotating only in PLAY mode? Will be good to know before ordering the belts and the capstan. Your feedback will be most appreciated! Best regards and thanks for posting this tutorial.
Hello, I'm sorry to say I don't know under what conditions the motor should rotate. Maybe another user can chime in.
@@scotthornberg4807 Hi There, I have the TA-2058, the motor will not turn when there is no tape in the well. When the system detects a tape, the motor will start turning. Also, when you close the door, the motor will spin for few turns as well even when no tape is in the well.
@@terencefung9408 Hmm I'm not sure what that could be. Maybe a faulty switch on the door mechanism?
The motor will only turn when there is a tape in the well pressing against a microswitch at the top in the middle. You can press this with you finger to actuate the switch, so the play button will function. If the motor won't turn while there is a cassette inserted, it could be a number of different things. If the light on the play button is flashing quickly, the head block is not engaging.
It’s the second belt that is the capstan belt, correct? I found one of these decks but it will not play tapes. When I push the play button, for about half of a second begins to act like it is going to play the tape normally, but then it stops. I read a post elsewhere from someone who had the same problem, and said replacing the capstan belt fixed the problem. I have two belts coming to me in the mail, and I’m wondering whether I really need to put on both.
Hello, yes it is the second, larger belt I installed in the back of the unit.
I don't think you need to install both belts, but it might be a good idea to prevent the second belt from failing in the near future.
Thank you, Scott. My replacement belts arrived in the mail and I’m watching your demonstration again. Much appreciated!
A warning to anyone changing the larger belt: The plastic post that receives the lower left screw that helps hold the plate in place can break off from where the other end of the post is attached. Mine did. I don’t know how. I only noticed it when securing the plate after the new belt was on.
The good news is the deck operates even without that lower left screw tightened against the plate.
Thanks again, Scott!
@@craigsmith8320 Great information to know, thank you. Awesome work getting the deck working again.
By the way my deck is a TA-2056 (won’t record without horrible distortion, sadly, and I’ve read the repair is tedious and tricky involving the pre-set level pots). I happened to pick up a TA-2048 tonight that appears to have the same belt system. Powers up, but no play/FF/REW; just silence when those buttons are pressed.
So awesome!!! I don’t have the dexterity for this job. If I send you mine can you replace the three belts for me? Definitely the problem on my unit. Happy to pay you. Please say yes!
Let me know and I can send contact info
All the best to you and yours.
Terry
Could you post a picture of the machine that needs fixing? Maybe upload it to imgur and share a link?
Great video! Question I have an Onkyo 301R and when I press the “play “ button it doesn’t play only fast forwards or rewinds it fast. Almost like playing in fast motion but I hear no sound. Could that be a belt problem?
Hmm, sounds like your pinch roller isn't lifting.
Hello Scott, I have same model, I want to change all complete tape mechanism, do you think that be so complicated for one person who dont have experience with that?
Hello, I haven't done that on this model but I think if you documented your steps you would certainly be able to change the tape mechanism by yourself. A lot of mechanisms are easily removed. Good luck!
I have the same deck but the lights that should be amber for indicating stuff like Dolby the source or the rec and play lights won’t turn on can anyone help also motor won’t turn
Hi and thanks for the good video. I replaced the two belts, as you did, put a cassette in and it actually works with good signal showing on the VU. Once I put on some headphones I'm hearing that it runs fast, all pitches higher than they should be. Any suggestions?
Hello, sorry I don't know much about diagnosing a tape deck running too fast. Perhaps the capstan needs adjusting or replacement.
Make sure the belt is not riding on the lip of the hub. That will speed it up enough to sound like chipmunks. If that's not the case, you can adjust the speed via a small hole on the back of the motor. There are various methods for doing this, from using a speed cassette, that can be purchased for $10-$30 on ebay, or by ear, using a tape copy and a CD copy and syncing they playback.
Hi, I have the Onkyo TA-2550 and the belts are the same as the TA-2058. I need to know the dimensions of both belts. thanks
I don't know the dimensions of both belts. I bought mine from the ebay user amecbol. He can answer your questions, I'm sure.
Anyone with user manual for this guy? Can't find it anywhere.
Try hifiengine.com
Where did you get replacement belts?
I bought mine off ebay. I just searched for ONKYO TA-2058 Belt Kit.
Scott, thanks for the tutorial. It worked great! Bought my belts on ebay (Global Electronic Solutions-$20 for the pair of belts)