[Vwdiesel] belt tension

[Bryan Belman]

Wait, you have 1 belt that does both of them.  You should have 2 belts, 1 from crank to AC and water pump, oh, you may not have AC.
I have 1 belt that only does the PS, this is on the outside of the crank pulley
 Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
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From: Pam & Doug Boes <db53248 at alltel.net>
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Sent: Friday, November 7, 2008 3:33:23 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] belt tension

I have a belt that goes from the crank to the water pump to the PS pump.
Bentley says the correct tension is 3/16". I had just put a new belt on and
it squeeled a lot and was thrown off while I was driving. I figured I must
have had it too tight. No I've loosened the belt twice and it still squeels.
How loose can I go before it will fall off from being too loose. If it
squeels at almost idle and goes away at speed, is that OK?

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