| Subject: | Re: 2.1L engine failure? (Side question about the belts) |
| From: | Loren Busch |
| Date: | Mon, 24 May 2010 16:36:20 -0700 |
On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 4:06 PM, Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Jack Reynaert wrote: > >> ... when we pulled the motor cover, both fan belts were off the motor >> > > If the engine just plain seized do the driven pulleys have enough > momentum to blow off the belts? > Simple answer, yes. Ask Frank Condelli what happened when, engine running and AC on, he tried to jump start another Vanagon. Just that additional load jumped the belts and trashed the engine compartment.
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