86 coupe a/c belt

[Ed Kellock]

Here's the correct p/n and dimensions for the belt from ETKA.

035 260 849C v-belt 12.5x992MM

Ed

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Mark Donohoe
> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:11 AM
> To: Quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: 86 coupe a/c belt
> 
> 
> Great, at least I'm not missing a critical part.  I will get 
> a new belt and report back.  I'll also try to tighten the 
> tension with that bolt on the a/c bracket.  It's already 
> pretty tight.  And you guys are right, that belt sure 
> vibrates alot.  Thanks for the advice and I'll let you know 
> what happens. Mark
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> To: Mark Donohoe <markdonohoe at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: "Quattro at audifans.com" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:07:02 PM
> Subject: Re: 86 coupe a/c belt
> 
> 
> 
> > I need some help identifying  a part of my a/c system.  I 
> cannot seem 
> > to get the belt to stop squealing while I'm at idle.  There 
> appears to 
> > be a small cylinder shaped part, about an inch long that can be 
> > adjusted closer to the a/c belt, maybe acting as a 
> tensioner of some 
> > type.  However, the part does not spin like a normal pulley 
> tensioner 
> > which leads me to believe my assessment is wrong.  I can't 
> believe it 
> > would be a good idea to have the moving belt be in constant contact 
> > with a stationary part.  Seems like a sure way to wear your 
> belt out 
> > really fast.  Is there supposed to be a pulley there?  I 
> can't find an 
> > illustration anywhere in the Bentley.  The belt is the same 
> one that 
> > was on the car when I bought it.  It looks small and seats 
> really far 
> > down in the crank pulley.  Don't know if that would matter 
> though.  At 
> > driving speed, everything works great.  Any thoughts?
> 
> There certainly is no tensioner like that.
> 
> I'd say a good start would be to replace the belt (with a good 
> euro-profile brand like Continental, might as well do all 3 
> at the same 
> time...) and get the tension right, see if that helps.
> 
> If you think the belt is in really good shape, try tightening 
> it at the 
> AC pump adjustment.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Huw Powell
> 
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> 
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