Wouldn't the main problem running without the belt be loss of the charging system/alternator? With the Audi 5 cyclinder, the waterpump is run by the timing belt, so you wouldn't have to worry about overheating. I'm wondering what problems there could be running without the alternator (assuming no headlight, wiper, etc. power consumption). Anyone figure out how install and properly tension a serpentine belt? I've looked under there but it doesn't look intuitive. I know there's a special lever-type tool that's used from underneath. I'm hoping there's a substitute that one could fashion. Somthing I find scary is that the engine has to be lowered for access if for some reason you have to replace the idler pully! rob 93 EV GL (alas, with AC) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > I could not dive the vehicle any more since the serpentine belt, TYHE > ONLY belt, wss broken. FWIW, as some may recall, I lost a belt on my 93 GL (Stella) a few years ago due to a rat attack. I drove Stella home that night and to the dealer the next day. Put probably 50 miles on her sans-a-belt. Steering was a little harder (without power), but she drove just fine. --Drew 95 EV-C (Beulah)
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