Hi all,
I have a 2005 Polo TDI 1.9 it has +- 245000 km ( the TD are red, apparently that means something... yes I am a newbie) and I drive like a granny.
I have a perpetual problem with my multiV belts, I have been through a number of them, generally they last about 6 months. I have changed tensioners and pulleys, I have had to changed the alternator as well.
I assume there is something else in the system that is either out of alignment or out turning freely enough. but I have taken it to a number of garages and service places but they all promise it is fine.
Is there anything I can check, or can anyone recommend a mechanic in Johannesburg or Midrand that know more that a service centre does?
thank you,
Graham
Multi V belt trouble
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Re: Multi V belt trouble
How do the belts fail?
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1990 VW Fox, type 16, HM, 304k (2005-current) --- spare runaround
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2004 VW Golf TDI, type 1J, AHF, 317k (2016-current) --- daily
1990 VW Fox, type 16, HM, 304k (2005-current) --- spare runaround
Previous:
1992 Audi 500 SE, type C4, AAR (2001-2020) --- nice while it lasted
1983 VW Golf GTS, type 17, FR (1992-2005) --- most fun car I've ever had
1978 Audi 100 GLS 5E, type 43, WC (1991-92) --- died in the side of a Rekord who cut me off
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- Sean Trollope
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Re: Multi V belt trouble
Have you replaced the bearings
If not then take the belts off and spin the pullies. You should listen for a soft grinding. And if they seem to be slowing down relatively fast. This indicates that there is resistance in the bearings and this the belts will have to pull harder. Get hotter and last for much shorter.
Also what are the quality of the belts you are buying. And what is the tension on the belts.
Note. The pullies should spin for quite a while on there own if the bearings are still good.
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If not then take the belts off and spin the pullies. You should listen for a soft grinding. And if they seem to be slowing down relatively fast. This indicates that there is resistance in the bearings and this the belts will have to pull harder. Get hotter and last for much shorter.
Also what are the quality of the belts you are buying. And what is the tension on the belts.
Note. The pullies should spin for quite a while on there own if the bearings are still good.
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Re: Multi V belt trouble
I once worked on a car that the client said also chewed belts and they couldnt find anything. There was a small rock wedged/stuck inside the crank pulley that kept screwing up the belt. Check all the pulleys for any debris that might be stuck
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2006 Citi Golf 2E, Dictator, 4-2-1
Ex:
2003 Audi A3 1.8t, Thanas Tuned, FMIC, coilies, DP and exhaust
2007 Citi golf. ADY with Spitronics 60-2, estas 282, 4-2-1, coilies
Rides thread: http://vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=183329
2002 Citi golf. ADY carb, estas 282, 4-2-1, GW delarey big brake kit.
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Re: Multi V belt trouble
@VAG fan the belt seem to be heat damaged. they blacken get brittle.
@Juan the dealer. I have changed the pulleys a while back and they still seem to be turning freely. I have been buying whatever cheap belts goldwagen sales person recommended. could you suggest a better brand.
thank you for the responses.
@Juan the dealer. I have changed the pulleys a while back and they still seem to be turning freely. I have been buying whatever cheap belts goldwagen sales person recommended. could you suggest a better brand.
thank you for the responses.
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Re: Multi V belt trouble
Firstly, I would check the entire area for dirt that could cause any issues.
Secondly, make sure that you are replacing all applicable pulleys, rollers, idlers, tensioners, etc. along with the belt.
I had a similar issue on my '05 B6 A4 where I forgot to change a tensioner and the new cambelt nearly shredded itself a few months down the line.
Secondly, make sure that you are replacing all applicable pulleys, rollers, idlers, tensioners, etc. along with the belt.
I had a similar issue on my '05 B6 A4 where I forgot to change a tensioner and the new cambelt nearly shredded itself a few months down the line.
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Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
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Daily Drive: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line
Project Fes: 1982 VW Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Previous Garage:
Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
Vagon: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project XXXX: 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback)
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB's
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Re: Multi V belt trouble
But did you change all of them. You could have skipped the problem one.
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