4000csq belt squeeking at start

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <1D94A6F04B78D1119D5B0060979FBE9A01C30A@A1> Aleksander Mierzwa writes:

> Well, I always loose all alternator bolts when attempting to tighten the
> belt. My observation is that the adjusting gear is made of way too soft
> material - both times I tried to tighten the belt using the gear I
> simply could not apply enough torque - the teeth were breaking way
> before achieving correct belt tension.

You have another problem of some sort, Alex.  The recommended adjuster torque 
for a used belt is 4 Nm.  That's less than 3 lb ft - you could almost reach 
that by pulling the wrench with your tongue.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club