Water Pump and Timing Belt on 2144cc

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <3.0.1.16.19970601112815.0a073d7e@mail.premier.co.uk> Mike Walder writes:

> Question is, how do you get the old belt past the bit that sticks out at
> the bottom without damaging the old or new belt.  I know you shouldn't
> crimp them, but this would need the belt to bend 90 degrees.  You don't
> surely need to remove the crankshaft pully?

Guess.

> Even with the new pump, there is still a wineing noise from that area at
> about 900-1300rpm.  I'm beginning to think it's the power stearing pump.

It may well be the pump belt.

This is a wierd one.  Drip some Fairy Liquid (liquid detergent) onto the belt, 
then some water.  If the noise stops - it's the belt.  Cheaper than a new 
pump.  The belt was a subject of debate here a while ago - a _new_ belt should 
be just tight enough to be truned through 90 degrees with finger and thumb.  An 
old one refitted - a little looser but not much.
 
The question is - do German mechanics have calibrated fingers? 

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 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club