V-belt — inspection (VW Golf 1)

Contents: Checking the V-belt tension ↓ Cracked V-belt ↓

On these pages you will find only the most necessary instructions concerning the V-belt for driving the water pump and alternator. For more information about the V-belt, see the chapter "Generator".

Checking the V-belt tension

Checking the V-belt tension is part of the maintenance of the entire cooling system.

If the belt slips, a whistling sound will occur when the accelerator pedal is pressed sharply after idling. V-belt slippage can adversely affect the cooling system.

Press hard with your finger on the V-belt between the belt pulleys at the crankshaft and at the generator.

If the tension is correct, the belt should deflect by 5 mm.

(The information is posted on this resource: www.VWManual.ru)

The new V-belt should have a deflection of 2 mm.

And if not, additionally tighten the V-belt (see section "V-belt tension", chapter "Generator").

Cracked V-belt

If you continue to drive without a V-belt and without a water pump drive, you risk overheating the engine!

There is virtually no coolant circulating through the engine without a water pump.

You can read about installing a new V-belt and emergency assistance in the section "Removal and installation the V-belt", chapter "Generator".