Scirocco Register

Hi Guys

after 2 weeks the fan belt has snapped..

Can anybody point me in the direction of a new one as my other cars turbo has gone so i am a little stranded at the moment

Thanks in advance for any help!

1.6GT 1985 manual

gsfcarparts.com
eurocarparts.com
carparts4less.co.uk
ebay.co.uk

i'm assuming from your post that a new belt was fitted and failed after only 2 weeks? this would suggest a problem making it break (or it was too tight)

check the water pump and alternator spin nice and freely, and that the insides of the pulleys aren't corroded or cracked

As stated above^^^^^^
I recommend Conti belts, so ask what they sell before you commit.

Thanks

No sorry i didn't make it clear. The car has only been on the road 2 weeks after having new suspension and other little parts fitting. before that it was sat in a drive for 2 months. I am assuming just wear and tear?

anything else i should change while i am at it?

nope, no tensionners or anything on these. just have a nosey round the pulleys before you start and make sure the groove on them is nice and smooth, bit of fine wet and dry if it isn't. would be worth checking the adjuster hasn't seized up now, to give you time to free it off before the new belt arrives. i reccommend plusgas releasing oil (other brands are available)

oh, and another vote for a continental brand belt. i've fitted them for years and never had any bother

Thanks guys for all the help. new belt should be here tomorrow and fingers crossed all is good!

Belt should be 950mm x 10mm

Thanks guys belt fitted and all was well. Now it looks like the clutch cable has gone i am not having any luck at the moment!!

Gone gone, or pulled through the bulkhead?

well there is no pressure on the clutch pedal so my best guess it is snapped? the clutch felt fine, not low had a good biting point not slipping.

is there anything else this could be? again thanks for all the help. not much luck to be had with my first rocco!!

well just got word from the mechanic.. looks like the clutch pressure plate is gone. guess it's time to look for a new kit for the damn money pit lol. thanks for all the help

PLEASE LOCK CLUTCH AND FAN BELT ISSUE RESOLVED