Dan Yes it was the belt and I replaced it. The tape drive is working just fine. Lawrence R Noska lnoska@xxxxxxxxxxxx Hauser, ID 83854 -----Original Message----- From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Daniel M Wing Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 1:15 PM To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: lnoska@xxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: IML: 82 tape not working I am catching up on my e-mails so this may have been answered. I had the same problem with my 83 tape deck. The belt that turns the capstan (the tape drive pin) also works the tape loading mechanism. It is probably stretched out after sitting unused for a long time. Replacement belts are still available at any larger audio repair place. I replaced mine without too much trouble. Just take your time and you can do it. Dan Wing Marcy, NY USA imp1983@xxxxxxxx ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!