quattro digest, Vol 1 #2980 - 13 msgs

[Konstantin Bogach]

First time I did it I did not move A/C all the way. Make sure that it is slackened all the way: 2 nuts, 1 bolt holding it,
plus 1 pivoting bolt should be slackened as well.  The bolt on the back should be at the end of cut-out in casing.

Konstantin Bogach.

Konstantin Bogach wrote:

> Rotate crank. 27 mm socket. Can rotate easily with 1 ft. ratchet.  It is easiest way.  2 days ago I managed to put it on
> just using 2 screw  drivers and just becaus I was lazy to crowl from under the car to take socket and ratchet.  Again,
> 10V.  I think it is same for 20V.
>
> Konstantin Bogach.
>
> >
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 14:05:26 -0500
> > To: quattro at audifans.com
> > From: Brett Dikeman <brett at cloud9.net>
> > Subject: a/c belt will -not- go on
> >
> > Gents,
> >
> > PS pump was a breeze once I snuck the extensions in the right way.
> > Now I'm back at the A/C compressor trying to get the new belt on.
> >
> > Similarly a tight fit. I've tried looping it around the compressor
> > completely then fitting it to the engine, and the opposite.  I've
> > tried prying with screwdrivers etc, succeeding only in scratching the
> > pulley etc.
> >
> > I tried completely removing the back lower bolt, because it looked
> > like it was holding the compressor from returning completely...nope.
> > I tried using the adjuster cog to get the compressor closer, no
> > luck...it looks like there's a little more travel to it, but it just
> > won't budge.  Something's clearly not right here, since both the
> > other belts were a breeze.  Do I have to completely take the
> > compressor -off- just to get the belt on?
> >
> > help!
> >