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Offline 4-barrel Mike

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How to change a VW fan belt
« on: November 21, 2009, 07:08:55 PM »
Don't try this at home, kids!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcB5-jSqdH0

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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2009, 08:08:01 PM »
Mike -

Neat parlor trick.

I wouldn't want to try it on a Corvair, though.
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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2009, 05:29:35 PM »
i  liked those old vee-dubs ,  basic maintenance on them and they ran forever
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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2009, 09:01:14 PM »
Labor and Industries would love that one.  They might put it in their tranning videos of what not to do. 
 Pretty cool though. 
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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2009, 09:06:16 PM »
un-blanking-believable..I thought I had seen it all................
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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2009, 09:33:33 PM »
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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2009, 09:57:23 PM »
How in the world do you suppose he first learn to do this....and a better question is WHY.........

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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2009, 11:12:04 PM »
DRAG RACING A BEETLE!  You can gain up to 10 HP by dropping the belt, you pull up to the line then someone drops the belt for you. 10HP doesn't sound like much, but when you make less than 50 (stock), it's a huge increase. Some of the more adventurous guys have adapted the electric clutch off of a AC compressor to eliminate the need for it and to keep their fingers!
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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2009, 12:48:03 AM »
A new method to change a motorcycle chain without getting greasy.  I like it.
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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2009, 12:08:46 PM »
Quote from: wobblywalrus on November 23, 2009, 12:48:03 AM
A new method to change a motorcycle chain without getting greasy.  I like it.

Good one Wobbly walrus.......I'll be the first in line to watch THAT video!!!!!!

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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2009, 12:26:40 PM »
Over the summer while in college I worked at a VW dealer.  This trick was passed down from old mechanic to new apprentice.  Had to make sure the shop steward was not there when teaching.  Some mishaps occurred but no big injury.  Mostly something made a bang followed by scurrying and laughter.

I remember small wedge shaped things to use for this purpose on any car.  JC Whitney?

And if you go back far enough... to get a steam locomotive back on the track you used wedge shaped devices to drive back on.  Perhaps Glen knows?   :evil:

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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2009, 01:09:44 PM »
If you worked in the 1800's you got very up close and personal with live belt changes.



You built your factory next to a river and the water wheel drove a central shaft through the building.

Turn the machine on? Hook a belt. Turn if off? Hook a belt. Change speeds? Hook a belt.

Trip and fall? Flap, flap, flap. Oops! Hire a new guy.
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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2009, 06:25:14 PM »
Quote from: bbarn on November 22, 2009, 11:12:04 PM
DRAG RACING A BEETLE!  You can gain up to 10 HP by dropping the belt, you pull up to the line then someone drops the belt for you. 10HP doesn't sound like much, but when you make less than 50 (stock), it's a huge increase. Some of the more adventurous guys have adapted the electric clutch off of a AC compressor to eliminate the need for it and to keep their fingers!

I don't doubt it.  I mentioned "Corvair" earlier in this thread (I've owned two), and both times that the fanbelt broke, it was like someone kicked that thing right in the arse.  Of course, the Corvair was also turning a big cooling fan, and the fun only lasted until you overheated.
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Re: How to change a VW fan belt
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2009, 09:14:11 PM »
Quote from: Dakzila on November 23, 2009, 12:08:46 PM
Quote from: wobblywalrus on November 23, 2009, 12:48:03 AM
A new method to change a motorcycle chain without getting greasy.  I like it.

Good one Wobbly walrus.......I'll be the first in line to watch THAT video!!!!!!

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