Use the exact metric size belts, VW or Contitech. Forget the FLAPS belts. Make sure the pulleys don't have rust in the grooves. Sand them if need be. Mark ralph meyermann wrote: > Hi Volks! I've got an issue of burning up alternator belts? Pulleys are > aligned and proper belt tension. Possible heavy load while charging? Alt > spins freely with belt removed. Thanks! > > Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy > |
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