to V-belt or not to V-belt

[Ti Kan]

Tessie McMillan writes:
> Someone mentioned a "V-belt" to me. Why would that be a problem and how
> would moisture be involved? Would not being able to replace the plastic
> under-panel have anything to do with this? Since the 4000s don't have the
> underpanel, I didn't see anything wrong with not replacing the one on my 80.
> Is this something that needs to be replaced? Or lubricated? Or tightened?

The V-belt in your case may be one or more of three belts: the
power steering pump belt, the A/C compressor belt, and the alternator belt.
If these belts are not correctly tensioned or worn/glazed, they are
going to slip on the pulleys and make noise.  Water on the belt and pulleys
will act as a lubricant and make matters worse.

The underbody cover acts as a water shield.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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