Judge

The front belt, (alternator, etc belt) that I ordered from autohauzaz is longer than the one coming off the car. I thought there was a routing diagram on 12v.org, but that site is not coming up.

I rather avoid packaging, going to ups, and sending the belt back. Anyone know if there is some alternate routing, that perhaps this belt is good for, and if so a diagram or picture for that routing.

EDIGREG

This should help...note that "G" is an idle roller and can be removed.
<img src="http://edsaudi12v.com/audi/belts.jpg">

Judge

belt they sent must be for the longer path with the roller idler pictured in R.H. top.

Thanks

Anarchy_4play

No problems if the rolloer is removed. Just need a shorter blelt?

Judge

Its had the short belt for years, but the parts place sent the long belt n/m

Judge

This is intended as a heads up, for knowing which belt to buy, and save yourself from doing the work twice, and the hassle of returning the wrong belt.

At the online dealer I bought from, they have a note that the shorter belt is for " For models with production date from 10/1993. 1 per car." My car is the earlier production date group, but it has the later shorter belt.

Please, visually check your car if you have the shorter routing before ordering this belt.

EDIGREG

For example, my 100 with build date 2/94 had the longer belt until I got the upgraded kit...best way to tell is look at the belt, usually has the length written on it somewhere...

EDIGREG

Possibly to increase the area of belt gripping the crank pulley...

independent77

Nice. Easier than i thought to delete the AC.

EDIGREG

Yep...mine's gone as soon as it needs recharged...