Changing Belts / Ordering from Worldpac

[Eric Sanborn]

MC you asked who carried WorldPac.  I used my local German independent
repair shop.  I am pretty sure that anyone that has a search engine like
this is a WorldPac dealer, but I sure someone else can confirm that.

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/model.aspx?AddVehicle=&year=2001&makeid=800002

-Eric

On Sat, May 9, 2015 at 7:53 PM, mboucher70 hotmail.com <
mboucher70 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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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