Date:         Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:44:51 -0800
Reply-To:     Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: how to change alternator belt?
Comments: To: Alex Madison <alexmadison@GMAIL.COM>
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Alex,

Just to add to the previous responses, if the oil light and buzzer
came on at the same time as the alternator belt then odds are that the
breaking belt also removed the wire from the oil pressure switch
located at the base of the crankshaft pulley.


Angus Gordon
Bainbridge Island WA

On Dec 27, 2009, at 3:29 PM, Alex Madison <alexmadison@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

>  Was out today running errands in my 89 westy when all of a sudden I
> saw my
> Battery light and oil Light flashing and a buzzer sound.  I quickly
> turned
> off the van and coasted into a parking lot and took a look in the
> back.  One
> of my belts ( it goes to the right ) I think the alternator belt has
> broke.
> I remembered something about this belt also driving the water pump
> so left
> the van where it was and called my girlfriend for a ride. Now I 'm
> back at
> home searching for instructions and pics how to change the belt as i
> don't
> have a bentley. But I do have a new belt.  Any instructions Greatly
> appreciated
>
>  Alex 1989 westfalia GL
>  Victoria BC