Author Topic: Belt question, need quick answer! (Read 3023 times)

Infinitrium · « **on:** August 08, 2007, 06:55:56 pm »

Is the water pump driven by the same belt that drives the alternator? I was out driving just a few minutes ago and my serpentine belt shredded itself apart. I had to leave the car in a grocery store parking lot and get my brother to give me a ride home. I can't get a replacement belt til tomorrow but I really don't want to leave the car sitting there overnight. If the water pump is driven by its own belt then I suppose I could drive the car home, discharging the battery the whole way.

jtanguay · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2007, 09:15:45 pm »

apparently from one pic i saw, the water pump looked like it was driven off of the same belt as the power steering pump.

your best bet is to just take a peek under the hood. i think the serp belt is only for a/c and alternator.

burn_your_money · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2007, 01:07:30 am »

It depends on what style it is, some are and some aren't. A quick look under the hood will tell you though

Darth Garry · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2007, 09:09:56 am »

On my 1.6TD with ac and no PS, there are two v belts, one goes from crank to compressor and water pump, the other goes from compressor to alternator.

My bro has a 1.6NA, with only one belt for alternator, water pump, and crank.

My other bro's jetta 1.6NA with AC and PS has 3 V belts, but I can't remember the config.

Garry