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- From: hinz@picard.med.ge.com (David Hinz Mfg 4-6987)
- Subject: Re: Fan belts w/teeth
- Message-ID: <1992Aug26.074122.1579@mr.med.ge.com>
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- Date: Wed, 26 Aug 92 07:41:22 GMT
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- Theodore Chen (tedebear@leland.Stanford.EDU) wrote:
- :
- : just bought a few belts to replace the ones in an '86 Audi 5000S.
- : here's the problem: the old ones have teeth in them (actually,
- : the teeth are so wide that it would be more accurate to say that
- : the belt has slits in it). the new ones don't.
- : -teddy
-
- The purpose of the 'teeth' is, as you mention, to improve the flexibility
- of the belts. This also has the effect of causing less heat buildup in the
- belt, making them last longer.
-
- There is an aftermarket brand of belts called "Top Cog", which has these
- teeth. I've used them, and have had no problems. The didn't cost appreciably
- more than standard belts, as I recall.
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- As far as surface area, that's really not a concern, as none of the belt-driven
- accessories should require that much force to turn.
-
- One thing to be careful of, don't tighten the belts too tight, as this is hard
- on the bearings in your alternater/etc.
- --
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- Dave Hinz - Opinions expressed are mine, not my employer's. Obviously.
- SAAB - Because you get what you pay for.
- hinz@picard.med.ge.com
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