Super torque belt?

[Fred Munro]

Hi Tony;

The Supertorque belt is stronger construction and supposedly has a longer
life than the previous belt. As I recall, it has a different number of
teeth - the two belt types are not interchangeable and you have to make sure
you get a water pump with the right pulley for the Supertorque belt. I think
'89 was the changeover year - make sure the belt on your Mom's car is a
Supertorque.

HTH

Fred Munro
'94 S4

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Lum" <tlum at flash.net>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 8:21 PM
Subject: Super torque belt?


> Hi gang,
>
> Going to do a TB/WP/Tensioner/Thermostat job this weekend on my Mom's
newly
> acquired '89 100 Avant and I found out in the FA (and by looking) that it
> has what is called the super torque belt setup.  Does anyone know why Audi
> went to this new style?  Looking at the belt itself, all that seems
> different is that the teeth are round vs. square on the older style.
>
> Regards,
>
> - Tony
> lots of I-5 Audis
>