[urq] Alternator bolt....not belt, bolt...

[Patrick Carlier]

It's a long shot , but I could imagine that
if the alternator belt slips enough to disengage
the voltage would drop .

This could cause spark to become weak .
Or maybe fuel delivery .

Anyway , if this is the case I suspect you've got
other electrical issues , and with the alternator belt
disengaging , you now start to notice them .

Pat




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Fleischer" <jim at almgt.com>
To: <urq at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 2:08 AM
Subject: [urq] Alternator bolt....not belt, bolt...


> Hey guys......
>
> Haven't driven the ur much lately, but started her up today and discovered 
> a "new" noise.  Seemed to be coming from the alternator area, and sure 
> enough I am missing the pivot bolt for the alternator.  Anyone happen to 
> know what the size of this bolt is?  It'll save me lots of trial and error 
> in a dirty parking lot at the local FLAPS.  Thanks!  Also, how the heck do 
> you get a wrench in there?
>
> On another note, would a slipping alternator belt cause some noticable 
> power loss/bucking at full throttle?  Curious to see if fixing this may 
> help in that regard.....
>
> Best regards,
>
> Jim Fleischer
> '83 ur
> '95 s6 avant
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