Chris,

<< Corvairs are famous for flipping their fan belt off loosing their
alternator function and cooling fan function at the same time. Ignorant
drivers continue on until the engine overheats. >>

   Waterboxers are not prone to flipping off belts, but, just like the
Corvair, the cooling system (water pump) and alternator are also
dependent on the same belt, so the results are the same if the damn thing
breaks and the operator decides to press on regardless.  As you pointed
out, that alternator warning lamp should never be ignored.

        George/ATL
        '89 WesTiico, Wernher

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