Help! Water pump whistling+I love Audi dealers

[Konstantin Bogach]

Peter Golledge wrote:

> Konstantin,
>
> If the belt was wrong it would do way more than whistle.  I got the wrong belt
> (Super Torque) for my 89 sedan (which is different to my 89 wagon....) and
> the two are so different, the pitch/shape of the teeth is so significant that
> there is not any way to get to get the belt to mesh with the camshaft or crankshaft
> pulleys.  If you actually managed to fit the belt starting the car would be
> enough to destroy any timing relation (and your valves).
>
> If you give Rod @ TPC the VIN he can (in my experience) confirm exactly
> which belt you should need.  I would call him and confirm to put your
> mind at ease.
>
> > When I did this job I changed all belts. I ordered belts from TPC citing them
> > parts numbers obtained at Audi dealership.   Steering belt turned to be too
> > long (035-260-849C, car is 200tq 89 vin ...KN004435).   I called the dealer
> > today about it and just in case, to double-check, I asked him about timing
> > belt.  And now he gave me another number!!!!
> > 074-109-119 instead of 034-109-119 as 3 weeks ago.  Idiots!!!
>
> Yes, I measure each belt these days.   Both dealers I went to gave me a hyd pump
> belt which is too small....
>
> > Anyone knows the difference and how it is dangerous to drive the care now?
>
> See above, your mileage may vary.....  I have not followed this thread I
> assume that you have already loosened the belt to allow the 'twist 90 Deg'
> check?
>
> Regards
> --
> Peter Golledge

I called Rod Ramsey from TPC and he confirmed that I ordered right belt.  People from
dealership just trying hard to confuse me and make my life busier.
Water pump is still a suspect for whistle sound.

Sorry for confusion.

Konstantin Bogach.
200tq 89

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