Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 4255

Work descriptions
- Check hoses, pipes and connections of
Fuel system
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Cooling and heating system
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Brake system
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For leaks, abrasions, porosity and brittleness.
Note:
Make sure that all malfunctions detected are repaired
n
within repair measures.
If fluid losses are greater than can be reasonably
n
expected, determine cause and repair (repair
measure)
V-belt, checking condition and tension
Check condition of V-belt:
- Checking:
Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross
n
sectional breaks)
Layer separation (top layer, cord strands)
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Base break-up
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Fraying of cord strands
n
Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank
n
brittleness -glassy flanks-, surface cracks)
Traces of oil and grease
n
Note:
It is essential to replace V-belt if malfunctions are
n
found. This will avoid possible break-downs or
operating problems. replacement of ribbed belt is a
repair measure.
V-belt tension, checking and adjusting
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