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gt1953
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 Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 1:45 pm Post subject: tips tricks on fan belt |
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Ok so I am a new type three owner...long time type one owner.
Tips and tricks on replacing the fan/generator belt. Anyone? If yes great.
I have used the search.
Feel free to PM me the tip and tricks.
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gt1953
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: tips tricks on fan belt |
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=312927&highlight=generator+fan+belt
think the above is it.
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ataraxia
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: tips tricks on fan belt |
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| The easiest method I've tried is to unbolt the strap over the generator, tilt forward, slip the belt over the pulley and replace the strap on the generator. Of course, if it's loose (or too tight), you'll have to add/remove shims between the pulley halves at the spindle. |
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:17 am Post subject: Re: tips tricks on fan belt |
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| ataraxia wrote: |
| The easiest method I've tried is to unbolt the strap over the generator, tilt forward, slip the belt over the pulley and replace the strap on the generator. Of course, if it's loose (or too tight), you'll have to add/remove shims between the pulley halves at the spindle. |
Yup, same here. Same method.
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