crank seal - NEW Question!!!

[John Larson]

The first reason I wouldn't reuse the belt is that it's dirt cheap, the
second is that manufacturers like BMW and Volvo say not to, Porsche cautions
that it isn't a good idea, and I listen to their warnings.  The third reason
is that belts don't like to be disturbed with things like a sudden change in
tension, and a possible change in direction if you forget to mark it.  The
fourth is that they're cheap.  That one is mentioned twice because it's a
good reason, despite what Mr. Benz says over on the 20v list.  John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <santoli9 at cox.net>
To: "John Larson" <j.d.larson at verizon.net>; <Eric_R_Kissell at whirlpool.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 5:30 AM
Subject: Re: Re: crank seal - NEW Question!!!


> Um..... Why not?
> Steve
>
> >
> > From: "John Larson" <j.d.larson at verizon.net>
> > Date: 2004/04/21 Wed PM 11:59:55 EDT
> > To: <Eric_R_Kissell at whirlpool.com>
> > CC: quattro at audifans.com
> > Subject: Re: crank seal - NEW Question!!!
> >
> > You don't really want to reinstall a 15K mile old timing belt.  In fact,
> > there are reference materials, like shop manuals for various cars, that
> > specifically tell you NOT to do so.  I disremember whether VAG so
states,
> > but I sure wouldn't do it.  John
> >
> >
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