Re: mechanics

[John Van Vuren <veedublu@wirural.net>]

Just as an FYI, new V belts will usually stretch somewhat..   I don't
know about missing bolts on the tensioners, but it's not uncommon to
have to re-tighten a new belt a week later...

John

'87 16v Scirocco
and lots of other stuff
website - http://www.prod.net/jvanvuren/vw.htm



Neal Tovsen wrote:
> 
> I try to do as much work as I can. Unfortunately, I still have a limited set
> of tools and knowledge, so I can't do everything. I don't trust anyone else,
> either, and I keep getting more reasons to justify it. My last trip to the
> garage was for a timing belt (I read all the horror stories on the list).
> Since it was all coming off anyway, I had them change the other v-belts,
> too. THREE TRIPS LATER I finally just tightened them all down myself. They
> kept missing bolts on the tensioners, and the belts were always loose. I
> never did look at the timing belt...*shudder*...
> 
> Too bad, 'cause the owner of the shop is a really cool guy and he tried hard
> to keep my business, but whatever mechanic he had wrenching my car was a
> complete idiot. I probably won't go back.
> 
> Neal
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Majordomo [mailto:majord@neubayern.net]On Behalf Of A. Bjorkheim
> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 1998 11:41 PM
> To: scirocco-l@privatei.com
> Subject: mechanics
> 
>   Just curious, how many of you do your own work on your Rocs?  I dont
> know about the rest of you, but I am paranoid of giving my car to anyone
> to work on it.  Please tell me I am not alone, heheh  =)  Plus, when I
> do the work I know that nuts and bolts werent left out.  Sorry for the
> off topic post, I just started wondering why people with cars they deeply
> care about are quick to let other people work on them.
> 
>  Andre'
>  Neon Green 79

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