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Re: [T3] maybe the world isn't so bad


On Wed, 2002-07-31 at 15:57, Dave Hall wrote:
> Like Jim, I have never found the belts need much attention (lucky, as it's a
> bit of a fiddle!) - if they do, they are probably too tight.
> 
> The other good thing is that it's enclosed - my 1600 Camper scares me with
> that finger crunching pulley and belt when I do anything on the engine while
> it's running.  Not too many cars that have the belts enclosed - you'd think
> it was a health & safety problem for anyone working on it.  I'm sure exposed
> drive belts like that on a machine in industry would be illegal.  Why should
> service engineers or their fingers be considered expendable?
> 
A few VW mechanics have had injuries from T-1 fan belts. If you think
that is bad, try setting the timing on a 911 Porsche. It is set at 6000
rpm while leaning over the fan and fan belt. Don't wear a neck tie......

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT (It drove)
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org



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