Date:         Tue, 6 Sep 2005 10:53:32 -0400
Reply-To:     chris Moyles <chris@FAUQUIERHOUSING.ORG>
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From:         chris Moyles <chris@FAUQUIERHOUSING.ORG>
Subject:      Re: alternator and belt question
Comments: To: jeff <ptreyesone@YAHOO.COM>
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Use a quick disconnect on that radiator hose. My previous owner put one
on and i thank him for it!

c


jeff wrote:

>On a recent trip the alternator belt on my 1985 1.9
>started squealing--I adjusted it and the noise
>stopped.
>
>Now that I am home I was thinking about changing all
>the belts. With that in mind, I purchased a
>replacement from a well known vendor--the belt I
>received is 10X1110.
>
>The belt that is on there is 10X1100 and that is the
>replacement listed on other vendor's websites. Seems
>to me that belt I received is the wrong one--am I
>right?
>
>My alternator is a Bosch AL27X--replacement
>alternators (e.g., at GoWesty) are listed as
>AL33X--can someone bring me up to speed on the
>difference?
>
>Lastly, I assume I have to remove both the power
>steering belt and a/c belt (radiator hose runs through
>the belt!) to get at the alternator belt--any hints or
>tips on tackling this job would be appreciated!
>
>thanx,
>Jeff C.
>
>
>
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