Roger and all,
thanks for your comments.  The alt belt runs around the water pump,  and I
just
replaced it again after getting new stainless steel pulley on alt.   [beat my
old time
on stabbing the bottom bolt by 1 day 23 hrs 45 min ;-) ...goes to show
whatever
you do, you usually get better the second time!]  However, I still  have the
problem ;-(
Can anyone else tell me if the support arm on alt has a slight bend  about
three inches
from top?  I have one that says yes, and one that says  no...need some
clarification.
Also, does anyone have one of these arms for sale?
The only other thing I can think of, is that somehow the waterpump pulley  is
not in
alignment.  Are there any shims behind the waterpump that can be  pulled out
to allow
it to sit further back?  This may be the problem.
I also have heard that rust can be the problem, but after one year of
driving I doubt if
that could still be a factor (and besides, there doesn't appear to  be much
rust to
speak of).  Thanks for any help on this matter.
James in Houston
87 Westy (the Phoenix)