[V8] Serpentine Belt

Sun Feb 1 12:15:11 PST 2009

Oh yeah, AutohausAZ doesn't list it under the V8.  You can get there by
entering the Audi p/n, but their number for it is 30097.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Kellock [mailto:ekellock at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 1:13 PM
To: 'bblake1055 at aol.com'; 'ingo.rautenberg at gmail.com';
'v8-bounces at audifans.com'; 'Tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net'; 'v8 at audifans.com'
Subject: RE: [V8] Serpentine Belt

Replaced.  Did you remove it?  The brushes on a new one are like an inch
long.  Mine were worn down very far, though not gone, but just not making
good contact anymore.

AutohausAZ 35 bux

-----Original Message-----
From: bblake1055 at aol.com [mailto:bblake1055 at aol.com] 
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 11:50 AM
To: ekellock at gmail.com; ingo.rautenberg at gmail.com; v8-bounces at audifans.com;
Tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net; v8 at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [V8] Serpentine Belt

Did you "Replace" the Voltage Regulator or repair it?  And where did you get
the parts from?

I got under there and it didn't look too bad.  I think I still need to do
the belt though.  Evidence of cracks plus 5 years and 50,000 miles.

Timing Belt will be needed soon.  Both the 92 & 93 need timing belts now.  I
guess I'll see if I can get a bulk rate!!!!

Thanks Everyone for the help

Bob Blake

-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com>
To: ingo.rautenberg at gmail.com; bblake1055 at aol.com; v8-bounces at audifans.com;
'Tony Hoffman' <Tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>; 'V8List Fans'
<v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 12:18 pm
Subject: RE: [V8] Serpentine Belt

In my case on the 1990 the back plate was plastic and there are four 8mm

bolts that attach it.

I recently replaced the voltage regulator with the alt in the car:

-disconnect negative cable from battery

-remove belly pan

-remove alt cooling duct

-remove VR

That last step is probably the most troublesome because you can't get a

screwdriver on it directly.  I used some pliers to loosen the upper screw

until I could unscrew it with my fingers or a screwdriver.

Not too bad of a job overall.

Ed

> -----Original Message-----

> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 

> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com <mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com?> ] On
Behalf Of Ingo Rautenberg

> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 8:58 AM

> To: bblake1055 at aol.com; v8-bounces at audifans.com; Tony 

> Hoffman; V8List Fans

> Subject: Re: [V8] Serpentine Belt

> 

> 

> Bob,

> 

> Technically, no. But you need to remove that metal plate on 

> the back of the alternator, so you'll need to remove the 

> underbelly pan (if still there), alternator cooling duct 

> (again, if still there), and then the back plate. I believe 

> it's attached with 3 screws. Then there's just 2 screws for 

> the regulator. Only problem is I believe that one of those 

> screws for that backing plate is placed such that you need to 

> remove the serpentine belt and move the alternator to get to it. 

> 

> Good luck. 

> 

> 

> Ingo Rautenberg

> 

> -----Original Message-----

> From: bblake1055 at aol.com

> 

> Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:30:05 

> To: <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>; <v8 at audifans.com>

> Subject: Re: [V8] Serpentine Belt

> 

> 

> Do you have to take the alternator out to get to the 

> regulator.? I emailed Bruce at GermanAuto Connection to get 

> the parts and he also thinks it might be the 

> regulator.

> 

> I know what you mean about the Manual or making a diagram of 

> the belt.? When I looked up there I could not believe how 

> many loops that thing makes

> 

> Thanks for the help

> 

> Bob

> 

> 

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Tony and Lillie <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>

> To: v8 at audifans.com; bblake1055 at aol.com

> Sent: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:13 am

> Subject: Re: [V8] Serpentine Belt

> 

> 

> I replaced both of the idlesr on mine when I did the 

> serpentine belt. You don't have to remove the fan. However, 

> if you don't have the manual, make a drawing on how the belt 

> is routed (or look at one of your other cars ;-). When I 

> first did mine, I had about a foot of extra belt. The routing 

> made no sense to me. But, once I got the manual out, I 

> understood it completely.? ? As for the tensioner, I've never 

> replaced mine, but if it seems weak, maybe it's time. I think 

> I'd do the belt first, though. Also, your regulator can be 

> replaced on the alternator, usually it's the brushes that 

> wear out.? ? Tony? ?

> ----- Original Message ----- > When replacing the belt should 

> I replace all the tensioners and idler > pulleys also?? Does 

> the fan have to come off or can you slip it over the > fan??

> >?

> > Thanks in advance for any input as I am running out of V8's 

> to drive? 

> >?  Bob Blake ?

> 

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