Changing Belts / Ordering from Worldpac

[mboucher70 hotmail.com]

Last summer, in response to this post, it was suggested that Worldpac lists 
a slightly longer A/C belt which would make the fitting a bit easier.  Below 
its stated "Worldpac lists the 9x125 as an option.  I'd use it."  by which I 
guess it was meant a 13x925 belt.

Question I had is how to go about getting a belt like that?  Worldpac only 
sells to companies.  Are there online options?

Can car parts (Napa, CanadianTire) search for belts via length?  I went to 
the latter and they didn't list the 925 belt for a 1990 Audi so they 
couldn't help me.  Maybe if I'd tried "get me a belt that's 13x925, I don't 
care if its listed for a Ford".

Alternatively is there a site online that I can use to search for belts by 
length?

Thanks again,

MC

-----Original Message----- 
From: John Larson
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 3:29 PM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Changing Belts

On 8/14/2014 8:57 PM, mboucher70 hotmail.com wrote:
> Almost embarrassed to ask such a basic question...but here goes...
>
> What’s the trick to getting a belt onto and off of the air-conditioner 
> compressor?  Car is 1990 Audi 100, NF, Non-Turbo, Non-Quattro
>
> I recently set out to change all three belts, and for the ac belt, the 
> correct one was listed as 13x915.
>
> With both the hydraulic pump, and the alternator, I was able to loosen 
> them enough that the belts easily slipped on and off.
>
> With the A/C, it was a different story.  The compressor adjusting bolts 
> were loosened and the compressor moved as close to the crankshaft pulley 
> as possible.  It simply couldn’t move any closer as it was up against the 
> oil pan.
>
> If I wrestle with it hard and long enough, I can get it on and off, but 
> can’t help thinking that there must be an easier way.
>
> As an alternative, could I look at a slightly longer belt?  13x920 or 
> 13x925?
>
>
> Thanks for any suggestions,
> MC
> 1990 Audi 100, NF, Non-Turbo, Non-Quattro
>
>
>
>
Worldpac lists the 9x125 as an option.  I'd use it.

John
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