Stand near the motor with the hatch open and listen while someone else hits
the throttle. I suspect you will see and/or hear two things. The belt will
jump and you may hear a short squeal or other noise you don't recognize.

If the belt jumps and you hear a short squeal then go buy a good belt, from
NAPPA if you can't buy one from VW. But don't install one from advance auto
or auto zone. The good belts from Oreilly are good but you need to ask the
guy at the parts counter if they stock a good one.

A good auto parts store belt should cost you at least $14.00, maybe more.

Thanks, Tom Hargrave

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From: ralph meyermann [mailto:ralphmeyermann@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2012 11:21 AM
To: Tom Hargrave
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: Re: RE: Alternator belt burning up?

It spins very freely without belt on it,It will spin for 2-3+  seconds.
Don't know if its caused by a heavy load when charging?? After start up I
hit the throttle for a second to engage charging it bogs the motor a touch?

Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy

On May 5, 2012 10:46 AM, "Tom Hargrave" <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote:

More than likely there is enough free play in the front or rear bearing to
cause the rotor to drag.

Also, you might have a pulley alignment problem but if it's been running
fine this is not likely.

Thanks, Tom Hargrave
www.stir-plate.com
www.towercooler.com
www.kegkits.com
www.grow-sun.com

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Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2012 10:29 AM
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Subject: Re: Alternator belt burning up?

Bearing locking up under load?

Velma 82diesel 1.6 na west...

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