my new belt set up
badkarmann - January 6th, 2009 at 12:39 PM
its on at last taken awhile to get there.a useful day of work
rose - January 6th, 2009 at 01:02 PM
yes looks pretty but it creats less horse power now
why did you change it?
do you like the ricer look?
badkarmann - January 6th, 2009 at 01:13 PM
yes looks a lot nicer to me but have always hated the look of the old V belt system alot easier to adjust now
Thanks Rose
Bizarre - January 6th, 2009 at 07:08 PM
they are a lot quieter then the stock set up
Joel - January 6th, 2009 at 07:29 PM
i was sceptical of them too as most ppl do i also figured all show
but after seeing how much smoother and quieter kims beetle was with one im bit more convinced
only thing that concerns me is stock v-belt is design to let the fan slip at high revs
probbaly not an issue on a stock motor but stock unwelded fans do explode at higher revs
badkarmann - January 6th, 2009 at 07:40 PM
my self i cant see how it would lose horse power more direct on the pulleys
Euro_67 - January 6th, 2009 at 08:22 PM
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only thing that concerns me is stock v-belt is design to let the fan slip at high revs
probbaly not an issue on a stock motor but stock unwelded fans do explode at higher revs
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Been known to pin the throttle cable at WOT too, if you are truly unlucky.
vwombat - January 6th, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Does it make single or double shot espresso?
badkarmann - January 11th, 2009 at 09:18 PM
does make a huge difference its seems to be a lot quieter now runs great !!!!!!!!!!!!
Newt - January 11th, 2009 at 09:38 PM
Quote - Been known to pin the throttle cable at WOT too, if you are truly unlucky.
Im curious, how would that come about?
Newt
dubbergirl - January 14th, 2009 at 09:01 PM
nice Karmann, you arent the one getting around Sydney at the moment are you?????
Joel - January 14th, 2009 at 09:08 PM
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Quote - Been known to pin the throttle cable at WOT too, if you are truly unlucky.
Im curious, how would that come about?
Newt
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have a look at the top pic
see how the throttle cable passes thro the shroud about 10mm from the fan
well when the fan does this at high revs it can grab the cable and jam them WOT
badkarmann - January 14th, 2009 at 09:12 PM
me too i have had any probs at all so far runnig heaps quiter and seems to be running better
Euro_67 - January 14th, 2009 at 09:25 PM
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Quote - Been known to pin the throttle cable at WOT too, if you are truly unlucky.
Im curious, how would that come about?
Newt
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It is more common in higher revving engines, exceeding the 4000 rpm max they were designed for. The factory fan is simply not designed for the higher
RPMs and can break under the load. The bent fan can then hit the throttle cable tube running through the fan shroud, bending the tube and jamming the
cable inside. It is just luck as to whether the throttle is open or closed at the time.
Some VW parts companies offer trued, welded and balanced fans to overcome this.
Boozo - March 25th, 2009 at 08:17 AM
wow thats an awesome picture, never thought they could just fly apart like that.....4000rpm you say?? hmm might have to look into mine.
otherwise love the belt system, looks good, but if its only looks and quietness then its not my thing, NOISE!!!!!!!!
donn - March 25th, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Looks great, will the tensioner fit with the original fuel pump in place, is it spring loaded?
Joel - March 25th, 2009 at 07:10 PM
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posted by Boozo
wow thats an awesome picture, never thought they could just fly apart like that.....4000rpm you say?? hmm might have to look into mine.
otherwise love the belt system, looks good, but if its only looks and quietness then its not my thing, NOISE!!!!!!!!
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those shitty aftermarket fans from taiwan made of shaped alfoil may do that at 4k but stock should be ok upto 6k
if ur reving past that tho might be worth thinking about a welded fan
gellecan - March 27th, 2009 at 07:00 PM
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You all talk shit.No probs with mine Serpentine belt system