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Re: [T3] Clanking pulley


On 3 Jun 2001, at 0:15, Peter Legault wrote:

> Upon closer inspection I have discovered that the crankshaft
> pulley seems to be rattling against the fan housing. I returned
> straight home parked it and continued to town in my truck. Does
> anyone have any idea why this pulley is loose? Can it have worn
> out, or is it just loose? 

It just came loose. This should not happen, but sometimes does 
on cars with AC, or cars where it was not sufficiently tight. This 
bolt is SIGNIFICANTLY tighter on type 3s than on beetles. I believe 
the required torque is 92 lb-ft on a type 3.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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