[Vwdiesel] winter hijinks

[William D. Hamblen]

>  Now, anybody else out there with an A2 Diesel with a/c have a problem
> of eating alternator belts?

I think it's pretty common.  I've had *much* better luck with a true 10mm
belt as opposed to the 3/8" belt most parts store stock.  The dealer has
them and I've also ordered one from www.germanautoparts.com.  And, at
least on my Dad's 91 Jetta, I definitely had to retension things after the
first 50 miles.  I know all the books say to check belts then but this is
the only car I've had where it's truly been necessary.

 - Bill