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Personmudling
23/6/2009 at 12:47pm
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Hi all, We have a VW T4 that keeps chewing up alternator belts. Been to the garage a couple of times but still happening. Has anyone had this problem before, and if so, can anyone shed any light as to what it will take to stop it???

Thanks in advance, Mudling.

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PersonBaconsdozen
25/6/2009 at 8:35am
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A bit obvious I know but have you checked the pulleys are smooth?. A rough bit will tear a belt to pieces quickly.

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Personwasherkev
25/6/2009 at 10:58am
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Pulley alignment can cause this to happen, check that the fixing bolts on the altenator are correct and that all pulleys are running true.


Personmudling
25/6/2009 at 4:40pm
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Hi, yes I did check for any rough parts on the pully & all seems OK. Haven't thought about the alignment though - will do tonight. It's one of those anoying things that takes away the confidence you need on a long journey.... We have Camperjam coming up, so must get it sorted by then! Thanks for both ideas.

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Personsilverwood
25/6/2009 at 7:47pm
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I had a simalar problem years ago, it turned out that someone had replaced the altenator with a non compatable pulley, ie it was thinner than the crank shaft & water pump pulleys, thus under tension it would rip the outer skin (flat edge) off the belt

mick


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Personwineciccio
25/6/2009 at 11:26pm
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Why can you not be civilised people like every body else and have strawberry jam or black cherry jam or any other jam, but a CAMPERJAM, my my how on earth do you eat that???? right where is the bottle, more red stuff will cure my hangover.

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