If you are constantly re tensioning the belt, you need to look for a
mechanical problem and/or get a better quality belt. I like the idea of
the serpentine. The conversion should include an automatic tensioner and
definitely an idler pulley located to increase the wrap around the crank
pulley.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Robert Lilley
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 4:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Serpentine Pulley & Belt Assembly for the WBX engine.

Is anyone interested in having a company build a custom set for the WBX
to
replace the current belt setup?

I am getting tired of readjusting my alternator belt every few months to
adjust for wear and making the squeaking quieter when I run the A/C (it
is the
alternator belt that seems to wear a lot and causes the noise...).  I
found a
company that custom builds Serpentine belt set ups for the T1 engines.
I am in
the process of determining if a set can be made for the WBX engine. If
you are
interested let me know and we can go from there.

Do not know about cost yet, could be @$300+ - a set.  Price discount for
groups of 10+

Robert