In a message dated 1/27/00 11:12:38 AM Eastern Standard Time,
EVEHART33@AOL.COM writes:

<< By looking at the stock Vanagon set-up I could use
 one long belt and tension it at the alternator pivot but maybe the belt
 doesn't contact the pulleys properly? Why not just copy the Rabbitt/Jetta
 layout? >>

My '82 diesel has an '86 Jetta Diesel motor with the one belt setup.  Works
fine.  Much more convenient also.

Stefan Weir