Volvo Repair: 1984 Volvo 240 DL, volvo 240 dl, pulley system


Question
QUESTION: 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.

Answer
Raul, 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