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Date:         Sat, 24 Mar 2001 11:25:15 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Schreeching Alternator/belt
Comments: To: Stebbins <stebbins@AUCEGYPT.EDU>

Put a little brake fluid on a paper towel and moisten the belt, then tighten it a bit. Should be 1/2 to 3/4 inch of deflection.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message ----- From: "Stebbins" <stebbins@AUCEGYPT.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 10:27 AM Subject: Schreeching Alternator/belt

> When I start my 91 (syncro Westy) up I get a real SCREECH > from the back. When I go back there and take off the engine > lid, I think it is coming from the alternator (I only have > the alternator, water pump and main pulley - NO air and no > power steering pulleys) . This SCREECH lasts about 30 > seconds and then no problem while driving until I let the > van sit a bit then start it up, then another 30 seconds of > SCREECH. > > I changed the belt (the old belt was OK) and I still get the > SCREECH. There is not too much tension on the belt, if > anything, the belt is a bit loose (I just tightened it > hand tight). When I pore some water on the belt and pulley, > the SCREECH goes away. > > Does this mean that the alternator is about to give out, or > is it just a recalcitrant belt and pulley, or should I > tighten the belt??? > > Thanks, Malcolm


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