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• Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:14:49 -0500
  ...getting the Van to > TDC by tugging a little in the v-belt a couple of weeks ago and got my > finger wrapped in...
• Re: Belt replacement tips???
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:55:31 -0600
  ...Jon On Sun, 25 Nov 2007, Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Replacing the accessory drive v-belts on a waterboxer vanagon could not > possibly more...
• Re: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:36:15 -0700
  ...squeaky glazed noisy v-belt .........yes, but not the w. pump itself. what I use is machinist's water soluble oil, about a cup...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:08:46 EST
  ...Best to remove the V-belt and use non power steering.This is a reasonable fix.I have been doing it for years.No...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 22:56:53 -0500
  ...About 10 years ago I was happily driving down the freeway from Austin to Corpus Christi; broken V-belt (alternator and water pump in...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 01:33:27 -0800
  ...Timing belt and V-belt. Water pump and spare > 45A alternator. Points and condensor ignition system with four fresh spark > plugs and 8L of...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 17:13:02 -0700
  ...Suggested causes of the noise have been (so far) v-belts "bedding in", "whining" pinion bearing, excessive play between ring and pinion gears, "dry...
• Re: Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:05:43 -0700
  ...can sorta see through the dome-shaped grill that > protects the v-belt. Also, I don't see where I am supposed to be...
• Re: 82 westy drive belts
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 19:17:26 -0700
  ...dieseldoofus@yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > My owner's manual indicates that the v-belts are to be > 9.5x600 LA and > > 9.5x643 LA.� I...
• Re: Westy Engines
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 15:17:55 EDT
  ...I check my v-belt & oil daily (and now with the 84, the coolant tanks too) and weekly check other stuff that I've...
• Re: [Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??]
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:44:05 EST
  ...I also did the oxygen sensor $25, exhaust $300, throttle switches, cap/rotor/wires, coil, engine mounts, clutch kit, release bearing, altenator, two v...
• Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:45:12 -0700
  ...2011 12:11 PM > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: V-Belt tightness -- how to determine? > > > I've wondered about this also: > > - too...
• Re: Battery light comes on above 3200 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Wed, 8 Apr 2020 22:45:14 -0400
  ...at 12:52 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > The v-belt properly tensioned, in good condition, with the alternator pulley not worn...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 09:06:19 -0700
  dear ether DONT DO THAT try tightening your v belt .. that means slack off alt and use a bar to pull tight then retighten...
• Re: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 19:43:15 -0700
  ...I pulled the motor and the tranny, the transaxle is just hanging there by a v-belt and the axles (ok, the starter is...
• Re: Air Cooled Oil Filter Mount to Case Gasket (021-115-359A)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 11:31:07 -0400
  ...I'm doing this? I'll probably at least do the v-belt. Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario '80 Westy "Pokey" ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: [WetWesties] etka on line with registration
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:48 -0800
  ...is what my California seems to have for OEM power >>>> the v belt sizing information will prove to be invaluable ... >>>> that so far has...
• Re: 1991 westy - power steering belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:57:13 -0700
  ...wrote: > 1991 westy > Hi all, > I have lost my power steering v-belt 3 times in the last two years. I > don't remember...
• Re: 82 westy drive belts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:50:56 -0700
  ...82 westy drive belts My owner's manual indicates that the v-belts are to be 9.5x600 LA and 9.5x643 LA. I...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 10:19:52 -0400
  ...of course if it is wearing out. Also carefully check comp. v-belt & pulleys on crank & comp. Any uneven wear can cause vibration & noise...
• Re: Vanagon Engines
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 12:47:33 UT
  ...You will also need to pull the v-belt pulley off your old engine and move it over. This is the hard part, as...
• Re: Water pump?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 15:49:04 -0800
  ...I took the V-belt of and gave it about 1/8 turn more and will see > if this helps. But I think in...
• Re: Maiden Voyage of the Weisel (Westy Diesel)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:30:07 -0700
  ...after all that we broke a v belt on the water pump just outside king city california ... saved by triple a premium plan which...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 17:09:15 +0000
  ...to remind people that if you are going to use a v-belt >>setup from a golf/rabbit/jetta/scirocco/fox/whatever that the...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 4 May 2010 11:27:59 -0700
  ...PS v-belt to drive pump PS reservoir PS reservoir bracket...some are welded to the body hose, PS pump to reservoir hose, high...
• Re: Change a VW Fan Belt In 5 Seconds?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:52:23 -0700
  ...arrange the tip of a very large, and dull, screw driver under the edge of the v-belt, so the next tiniest bit of...
• Re: Tiico Party!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 08:26:11 -0700
  ...crate and be darn sure everything is there > including harness, proper v belt pulleys, etc..........or your party will be > short lived.............If you...
• Re: NewOwnerQuestions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 17 May 2003 13:23:18 -0600
  ...Is this usual? > > Anyone have a list of spares for long distance travel, like V belt, fuel > filter, fuel pump? > > Love the thing so...
• Way to Go
  Historical mailing list - Allan Levenberg
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 12:57:30 -0500
  ...a broken v-belt. We are preparing now for a 4 week summer trip to the Canadian Maritimes. We'll visit my brother in...
• Re: TiiCo vibes, I found it!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 20:49:39 -0800
  Gary, Great observation, but I wouldn't remove the v-belt from the alternator and go for a test drive as this belt also...
• Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:51:15 +0000
  ...And you guessed it, I also found a shredded V-belt and the two other belts thrown. Looks like another flatbed trip is in...
• Re: Torque Converter Questin
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 08:26:33 -0500
  ...hills). > >This is what VW Dealer did: > >"replaced all belts" (3 V-Belts) > >"replaced oil seal, gasket, bulb and TORQUE CONVERTER" (vehicle was >leaking...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 20:48:18 -0800
  ...About 10 years ago I was happily driving down the freeway from Austin to Corpus Christi; broken V-belt (alternator and water pump in...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 05:44:44 EST
  ...Timing belt and V-belt. Water pump and spare 45A alternator. Points and condensor ignition system with four fresh spark plugs and 8L of...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 4 May 2010 22:02:38 +0000
  ...bracket and 3 bolts to hold it to the head. > PS v-belt to drive pump > PS reservoir > PS reservoir bracket...some are welded...
• Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:29:16 -0700
  ...engine bay. > > And you guessed it, I also found a shredded V-belt and the two other > belts thrown. > > > > Looks like another flatbed trip...
• Re: Maiden Voyage of the Weisel (Westy Diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:22:16 -0700
  ...arkansas and then > west again ... > after all that we broke a v belt on the water pump just outside king city > california ... > saved by...
• Re: [vanagon] TIICO. Exhaust solved, now timing.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 11:09:51 -0700
  ...There is a corresponding notch on pulley that drives the v-belt for the alternator. When these two are lined up the engine is...
• Re: 1986 Diesel Crew Cab Dropside Pickup (Transporter)
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 16:39:07 -0400
  ...Filters, timing belt, v-belts, head gasket and such are also the same. Hoses are a little tricky, but you can often substitute for...
• Re: Vanagon-Eurovan Thanksgiving Goodwill
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:48:35 +0000
  ...stranded in Stratton, CO (near the Kansas border) after losing >>the >>V-belt on their '93 Eurovan Weekender en route from Kansas City. >> >>They...
• Re: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:20:18 -0400
  ...seen a noisy water pump on a vanagon ..... > squeaky glazed noisy v-belt .........yes, but not the w. pump itself. > > what I use is...
• Re: 1991 westy - power steering belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:03:41 -0700
  ...wrote: > > > 1991 westy > > Hi all, > > I have lost my power steering v-belt 3 times in the last two years. I > > don't remember...
• Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:55:00 -0600
  ...engine bay. > And you guessed it, I also found a shredded V-belt and the two other belts > thrown. > > Looks like another flatbed trip...
• update on diesel-gas conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sun, 26 May 2002 13:50:18 -0700
  ...How do other people have the v-belt set up? Can I use just one belt? If I can then I don't need...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 21:29:11 -0000
  ...Timing belt and V-belt. Water pump and spare > 45A alternator. Points and condensor ignition system with four fresh spark > plugs and 8L of...
• Look what I found for sale!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 15:49:24 -0500
  ...sensor, new front outer CV boots, new steering rack boot, new V-belts, new Bosch wipers, Shampooed interior, weekender bed, excellent condition, owned by...
• Re: TiiCo vibes, I found it!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 09:25:44 -0500
  ...TiiCo vibes, I found it! > Gary, > Great observation, but I wouldn't remove the v-belt from the alternator and > go for a test...
• mom's USA trip: your advice (so far)
  Historical mailing list - Kari Williams
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 01:14:48 EST
  ...replaced 5. new front brake pads 6. new wiper blades 7. v-belts replaced 8. cv joints cleaned/regreased 9. check AC, check freon...
• Re: 120A or 150A Alternator Source?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:39:24 -0500
  ...I don't know what belt drive you have but if a single v-belt that will also limit how large an alternator you...
• Re: Advice on 82' GL
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 07:24:55 -0600
  ...Check the V-belt. Check the underside rubber (mine is about half shredded, so I will be replacing a lot of boots there). After...
• Re: A3 engine in Westie, Engine is in!
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Tue, 12 May 1998 03:05:38 -0700
  ...I'd still like to figure a way to tension the water pump belt without giving up the multi V belt that runs the...
• Re: Overland Engines
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 19:57:10 -0500
  ...it won't "squeak" as you stop the engine), but a V-belt pulley on the crank. That is an expensive serpentine pulley since...
• Re: [WetWesties] etka on line with registration
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:50:39 -0800
  ...is what my California seems to have for OEM power >>>>> the v belt sizing information will prove to be invaluable ... >>>>> that so far has...
• Busted alternator brackets - the mystery
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:50:06 -0700
  ...V-Belt -slighly offset/oscillating crankshaft pulley (pulley has been hit with a hammer and the pulley groove is not perfect anymore) -Bad V...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 1 Mar 2018 22:35:13 -0700
  ...About 10 years ago I was happily driving down the freeway from Austin to Corpus Christi; broken V-belt (alternator and water pump in...
• Re: Vanagon-Eurovan Thanksgiving Goodwill
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:39:52 -0800
  ...stranded in Stratton, CO (near the Kansas border) after losing > >>the > >>V-belt on their '93 Eurovan Weekender en route from Kansas City. > >> > >>They...
• Re: Cylinder Head Cleaning/Checking Question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 21:27:07 -0800
  ...so ........like if a big hose fell into a v-belt he can't see that ??????? or a dead animal is in there or...
• Re: Alternator Question.
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:35:51 -0400
  ...s have a 120 amp alternator, though it's not a v-belt belt > system. > > 'more' is not always better. > Scott > www.turbovans.com...
• UPDATE - Re: '88 Westy Vacuum leak diagnosis input
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:24:08 -0600
  ...engine bay. > And you guessed it, I also found a shredded V-belt and the two other belts > thrown. > > Looks like another flatbed trip...
• got Magic Bus repaired (was Re: Broke down in Omaha)
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:52:17 -0400
  ...probably about to go, but they did put on a new V-belt.) (I've replaced five of the high-pressure fuel injection hoses...