27-09-2023, 07:37 PM
I noticed that the belt was tight on the '75 L a few months ago. Decided on Saturday to loosen it off. Went to tighten the nut and the shaft turned. Found out that I had been driving around without the woodruff key. That could have been disastrous. Monday go to Vintage Vee Dub Supplies to get a key and buy a new alternator belt to replace the incorrect generator belt that was fitted. Tuesday fitted the new belt but only had 7 washers to adjust the belt. Luckily a local friend had some spares so my 5 minute job ended up taking 4 days. All because someone didn't know what they were doing. The story of second hand VWs.