T3 V-Belt Water Pump & Alternator

**njh1964** · 28-12-2017, 05:00 PM

Hi,

I have a 1989 VW T3 with the 2.1lt engine, and I urgently need a new water pump/alternator v-belt.

I've tried Repco, Bursons and Supercheap, but no luck. Just Kampers has them on their web site, but they're closed until 15 January.

Does anyone know where I can get a v-belt in Melbourne before 3 January?

Cheers,

Nick

**Umai Naa!!** · 28-12-2017, 05:34 PM

Imparts and HSY will re-open on the 2nd. They're trade-only, but you can give them a try.

Tooleys are another option, but they typically have a fairly extended closure over Christmas/New Years, so who knows when they'll re-open.

Do you know the length of the belt? Perhaps a Gates stockist could match it up?

**njh1964** · 28-12-2017, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Umai Naa!!

Imparts and HSY will re-open on the 2nd. They're trade-only, but you can give them a try.

Tooleys are another option, but they typically have a fairly extended closure over Christmas/New Years, so who knows when they'll re-open.

Do you know the length of the belt? Perhaps a Gates stockist could match it up?

Hi, Thanks for that. The v-belt size is 10mm x 1100mm.

**Umai Naa!!** · 28-12-2017, 08:59 PM

According to Gates, part numbers should be as follows:

Alternator - 11A1075 or 11A1105
Aircon - 13A1150
Power Steer - 11A1080

There's no current listing for the 11A1075 or 11A1100, which I assume are superceded by the 1080 and 1105 respectively. 5mm won't make much difference over that length. Supercheap should be able to source both sizes without too much trouble.

**njh1964** · 29-12-2017, 03:14 PM

Thanks... I also checked the Gates web site and found part number 11A1105, which is listed as being compatible with "MV" serial number 2.1lt engines - see below web site link.

Product | Gates

I rang Repco in Moorabbin this morning and they had 4 in stock, probably because the same belt apparently fits a range of other car models including Holden, Hyundai, Fiat, etc.

Anyway, I got one from Repco for $13.29 and fitted it this morning. However, it may be a little too long for the job (ie 1105mm) because the amount of adjustment left on the alternator adjuster slide is only a few millimeters.