Super torque belt?

[Clint F.]

The new style round tooth belts can hold up to greater shear stress, the 
teeth don't get cut off as easy as the old style trapezoid teeth.  There is 
also a mix between the two styles, and none are interchangeable.


>From: Tony Lum <tlum at flash.net>
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: Super torque belt?
>Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2001 17:21:37 -0700
>
>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
>

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