No Belts: How Long Drive Time?

[David.Ullrich at ferguson.com]

Not sure about on Audis, but on my Impala SS I drove for over 2 hours with no alternator and it didn't even stumble. Of course on a small block 350, the fuel pump isn't electric. This assumes you have NO accessories running (like AC/heat, lights, etc.) I can't imagine that the fuel pump draws that much current on our cars. I'm sure somebody will correct me if I'm wrong...

Dave

Too Many Toys:
2002 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T Tiptronic
1993 RX-7 R1
1987.5 Audi Coupe GT "Special Build" 2.3 - Anthracite Black
1985 Chevy Impala SS
Former:
1981 Audi 4000 5+5
1982 Audi Coupe
1988 Audi 90 Quattro
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T



-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Ritchie [mailto:critchie1 at hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 11:32 AM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: No Belts: How Long Drive Time?


The alternator and power steering belts broke on the way into work this
morning.  Interesting to drive without power assist for the brakes.  The
steering's not too bad.  Called the local dealer with what I characterized
as an emergency.  Well, you can bring the car in, and we'll try to get to
it, but we're booked solid today, so we really can't promise you anything,
and no you can't wait 'cause it'll take 3 hours.  3 hours at dealer labor
rates to replace belts!  That's why we don't go to dealers.

I have an extra set of belts in the trunk.  But I really don't feel I can
replace these in the company parking lot.  One reason is the A/C belt is
still there, and that needs to come off to get another one on.

The battery's new.  How long do you think it'll last running the ignition
and fuel pump only for my 25 mile run home - 20 miles Interstate, 5 miles
residential?

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