Re: belt quest

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In a message dated 9/3/98 Tony Lum <tlum@flash.net> writes:

<< I recently ordered some belts made by Contitech from Rod at TPC and noted
that they were described as "service free" on their website, which I've
also seen on genuine Audi belts ("Arbeit Frei"?).  When I asked him what
that meant, he said that the belts were wider, therefore did NOT require
re-adjustment of the belts once installed. >>

Well, Rod is a really nice guy and seems quite honest...but. I was provided
Contitech belts by Blau (I am now using TPC mostly too) when I did my timing
belt job. The AC belt loosened up badly requiring re-adjustment. Also those in
the Aptos parking lot at MH98 may have noticed my squeeky alternator belt
which also has loosened and needs to be tightened as well. Aside from that,
these belts do seem to fit well, but DO require re-adjustment IME. (These
belts were new in April 98 which was about 8k miles ago.) HTH

Mike Veglia
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