Whats the diff

[MillerLight]

Whats the diffrence between the Alternator / accessories belt and Aux belt. or are they the same thing?

 

[martynh]

The Aux belt runs the power steering, AC and something I can't think of at the moment, nothing to do with the alternator.

 

[G_F]

The Aux belt runs the power steering, AC and something I can't think of at the moment, nothing to do with the alternator.

lol and what is 'powering' the aux belt, the alternator.

 

[G_F]

Whats the diffrence between the Alternator / accessories belt and Aux belt. or are they the same thing?

Yes

 

[martynh]

Ah, I'll remember that for next time.

Good job I let other people to work on my car isn't it?

 

[edde]

Aux belt powers (on the 172)

Air con pump
Coolent pump
PAS pump
Alternator

Its powered off the crank.