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Subject:Re: Alternator belt burning up?
From:mark drillock
Date:Sat, 5 May 2012 08:21:18 -0700

Use the exact metric size belts, VW or Contitech. Forget the FLAPS
belts. Make sure the pulleys don't have rust in the grooves. Sand them
if need be.

Mark

ralph meyermann wrote:
> Hi Volks! I've got an issue of burning up alternator belts? Pulleys are
> aligned and proper belt tension. Possible heavy load while charging? Alt
> spins freely with belt removed. Thanks!
>
> Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
>