Date:         Thu, 29 Nov 2001 13:35:47 -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: Fan belt tightening-- When to do it?
Comments: To: developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>

Thank you, William for steering us to the Holy Grail of "on topicedness"

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: "developtrust" <developtrust@HOME.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: Fan belt tightening-- When to do it?


> Isn't it fun you all, to be back on topic again?
>
> Ben,
> The "geared adjuster nut" sounds like a great improvement. Can you tell me
> more? Send photos? Or send me to an URL with one?
>
> I assume this is something a "so far naive amateur like me" can do and
save
> the mechanic labor fees? I don't mind learning. I would like to.
>
> I will first try the white lithium grease idea my mechanic suggested. He
> said WD40 works but does not last.
>
> Karl, does the brake fluid wipe last? And is it similar to the WD40
> solution? Do I assume correctly that both are temporary fixes?
>
> I will definitely replace the fan belts if I go to Mexico. I always carry
> spares.
>
> > I  also modified my alternator bracket to accept the geared adjuster nut
> > available in later Golfs and Jettas. I think someone said a similar
> bracket
> > is now available from VW. It beats trying to stretch the pulleys apart
> while
> > trying to tighten the nuts at the same time.
>
> > BenT
>