T3 JX Power Steering Belt Fitting |
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pkmcculloch
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Posted: 21 Jun 17 at 20:47 |
I'm having difficulty fitting a new power steering belt. I've moved the pump as far as the adjuster allows but the belt is too tight to get on.
The old belt snapped, but seems to be the same length as the new one, which is the correct size I believe - 10 x 763. The "new" one was left in the van by the previous owners, so is at least 8 years old - but I don't suppose it's something that could shrink. Any hints on how to get it on to the pulleys? I presume it needs to go on the pump first, as it has a deeper grove. Is it safe to lever against the crank pulley? Thanks, Paul
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clift_d
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Might be worth posting a picture of your setup.
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1988 1.6TD Westfalia Club Joker syncro
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pkmcculloch
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I can't seem to get a photo that shows anything useful - there's not a lot of room in there.
It's a two belt setup. One belt for the alternator & water pump, and the problematic one that drives just the PAS pump.
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randolph57
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I had a water pump belt go on me in spain and had to cut the steering v-belt off to fit the spare i had-refitted steering belt later!! However ETKA shows this:-
Seems you need a 1075mm belt! Edited by randolph57 - 23 Jun 17 at 03:30 |
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ob1
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Mine was tight. I took the PAS pump off to get belt on the pulleys and then levered it on to stretch the belt and refit. That worked.
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clift_d
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I believe the 10x1075 size is for WBX engines.
10x763 should be the correct size for a JX engine. |
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randolph57
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apologies for earlier error- Vagcat for jx shows a 910mm belt! easiest way to be sure use vin number at local vw franchise to be sure,even brickwerks sell different lengths for the jx -however:-
Edited by randolph57 - 25 Jun 17 at 03:27 |
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clift_d
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On our JX the 9.5x910 belt does the crankshaft / water pump / alternator.
Edited by clift_d - 26 Jun 17 at 09:48 |
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1988 1.6TD Westfalia Club Joker syncro
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akw
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Mine is 10x763 too and a pretty tight fit.
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pkmcculloch
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Thanks for the replies. I reckon I'll have to resort to taking the PAS pump off. I might as well replace the other belt as well.
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