New Alternator Belt sounds like a Supercharger

[JShadzi at aol.com]

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Mike, for proper tightness, usually about 1/2" of deflection in the middle of
the belt is fine with mild pressure, don't want it too tight, not too loose
either, I'd try loosening it if its making noise, also make sure its not
rubbing on anything.

HTH,
Javad

In a message dated 1/28/2003 11:20:28 PM Pacific Standard Time,
quattrofan at sbcglobal.net writes:

>
> Hi all,
>
> I managed to find a local parts store open until 9pm that actually had the
> drive belt I needed.  And it was only a mile's walk away.  So I swapped it
> out in the dark with the aid of a big maglight and a street light.  Well
> everything went in and out in under 15 minutes without removing the splash
> guard, just the grilles.  So as it idled for 5 or so minutes the car was as
> quiet as could be.  During my test drive, it sounded like I had stapped on
> a
> supercharger!  The christmas tree of lights was no off in the cluster so I
> know the alternator is juicing the battery.  Does anyone know what the
> proper tension should be (by hand measurements) on an alternator belt?
>
> I have to drive 400+ mi tomorrow night and will pick up another $5 belt
> just
> in case I think.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mike Robinson
> 1988 Audi 90 quattro