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Re: 86 4000CSQ



On Tue, 19 Dec 1995, Don Hoefer wrote:

> 
> >1.)  The front end of the car seems increadabily exposed!   The alternator, 
> crankpully and power steering pump are directly exposed to whatever comes 
> through the lower front grill.
> I'll worried about damaging something (driving thru tall snow/rain, rocks & 
> salt .)<
> 
> Not a problem except, don't plow snow with these cars.  Light
> powder is ok but chunks of ice, snow, or stones etc. can cause
> accessory belts to come off and the timing belt to slip one or
> more notches.


I wouldnt worry about the timing belt its pretty well covered, but the 
alt belt is most prone to jumping.

Bob


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