Non g40 auxillary drive v-belt wich one ??

dub-disaster · January 18, 2010, 07:04:01 PM

Ok went to vw today to get a few bits one of witch was an auxilary drive belt the v-type for non g40's and it says they come in two different sizes I think one was 9.5mm wide and one was 11.5mm wide , does any one know wich one I need as they where both different legnths and he said they changed mid 1991 I think . Also is there a website I can get part numbers and exploded diagrams from or can you get a copy of EKta I tried this before but my copy wouldn't work properly!! Thanks guys

dub-disaster · January 18, 2010, 11:23:44 PM

good website really good for pictures bits n the like but ... still only shows what ekta showed me today at vw theres still two belts to choose from ones 9.5mm wide the other is 11.9mm wide with the latter being about 100mm longer still wondering wich one to get as i dont want to have to waste money on a belt i dont need .
any ideas any one ??

hayesey · January 19, 2010, 09:15:19 AM

i don't really know how you expect anyone to answer this. I assume you have got pullies off some random mk3 for your turbo conversion, we can't possibly know wat size belt this car used!

Quotegood website really good for pictures bits n the like but ... still only shows what ekta showed me today at vw theres still two belts to choose from ones 9.5mm wide the other is 11.9mm wide with the latter being about 100mm longer still wondering wich one to get as i dont want to have to waste money on a belt i dont need .

what else can a picture in a parts catalogue show you? You'll need to measure it up, or just buy both belts and see, they're only a few quid from a motor factors.

dub-disaster · January 19, 2010, 01:17:52 PM

It was only a question, I've heard more stupid questions than that asked on here and they get a reply but as Soon as I ask a question it's absaloutly ridiculous and how could it ever be answeared!!

hayesey · January 19, 2010, 01:25:40 PM

only trying to point out the fact that you wont get an answer for this so you're best of measuring it or just buying both belts, dare say you could even return the wrong one afterwards.

DKnight · January 19, 2010, 01:29:29 PM

id say measure the pulley? it is a daft post tho, and your right with your reply lol

i smited you im sorry lol

i will applaud you if you dont reply lmao

dub-disaster · January 19, 2010, 01:35:15 PM

Lol I get smited all the time dnt bother me what karma I gt . I did try n measure the pulley on the altenator but it was hard yo jusdge where the belt sits I'll just buy both , I mite even have two different pulleys never considered that before. Ohh well vagcag is a gd website to know though so atleast something gd came out of this balls up.

cheys03 · January 20, 2010, 01:16:58 PM

I think the belts are ~£6-7 from VW. IMO well worth it. I've just changed a GSF belt for a VW one after the GSF model refused to stop making horrendous squeaking noises (even after 1,000miles). VW belt silent.

When compared side-by-side the GSF belt was noticably thinner than the VW belt. This is for a 1994 Mk3.

hayesey · January 20, 2010, 02:12:59 PM

never had issues with £2.50 belts from halfords myself.

cheys03 · January 20, 2010, 03:20:21 PM

Sounds good, I'll give that a try next time.