more 5kcstq alternator problems

[Fred Munro]

Hi Ken;

The Euro pulleys have a different "V" section than North American pulleys.
North American belts are too wide and ride too high (jump off at gear
change) or are too narrow and ride too low (squeal and won't drive the
alternator). Get a European belt (Conti) or a North American belt designed
for Euro car service.

Fred Munro
'94 S4

----- Original Message -----
From: <auditude at neta.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2001 1:31 AM
Subject: more 5kcstq alternator problems


> Okay, so I get a better, flush pullley for the 110a alternator I put in
> my '88 5kcstq.  I use the longer assembly bolts so I have
> something to bolt the air shroud to.  I even swap out the bakelite
> pieces so that I can put the shroud on without interference.
>
> I figure out that I can't install the thing because my old belt is too
> short.  So I get a longer belt, by 1".  This is from the local.
> Checker auto chain store.
>
> I get to drive the car again, excited about driving a chipped turbo
> car again, and also reminded of all the little things that are needing
> attention as well.  I had forgotten about them while it sat idle.
>
> I drag raced somebody, and when I shifted hard from 1st to 2nd,
> the alternator belt bails out on me and is found later on the side of
> the road.
>
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