Volvo Repair: 1984 Volvo 240 DL, volvo 240 dl, pulley system
QuestionQUESTION: I am replacing the alternator belt (car has power steering) and I cannot find the shims to adjust it.
Where are they and how can I adjust the belt....it is a little too loose.
ANSWER: Raul, you have to use a pry bar and hold it in position then tighten the 13mm nut. Roger
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QUESTION: Thank you,
Now, The Air Conditioner belt I am replacing is too loose and there are no adjustments. I was told there are shims but I don't know where to find them.
AnswerRaul, Okay, now this is the fun part. Its a 2 piece pulley system. You have to take the 4 10 mm nuts off the from of the crank pully. Remove the front of it and behind there will be shims. The more shims you remove the tighter it gets. Its a old system, and was a pain in the neck. Most people convert the whole thing over to the new bracket and compressor system. Roger