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1984 Volvo 240 belt removal and replacement

Tiny
ALLIE B
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  • 1984 VOLVO 240
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 248,472 MILES
The other day my alternator/fan belt snapped and I began to replace it. The problem was I could not figure out how to loosen the tension on my air compressor belt. I ended up just cutting the belt so I could replace the alternator/fan belt. I am a small girl and driving without power steering is difficult for me. I need to know how I can adjust my air compressor so that I can replace the belt. Can you please tell me if I need a special tool and where the bolt I need may be hidden? Thank you.
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Thursday, June 19th, 2008 AT 2:16 PM

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Tiny
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Did you ever figure this out? If so, how?
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Sunday, September 4th, 2011 AT 3:40 PM
Tiny
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Others have had a similar confusion. I did some research and it appears that the crank pulley is shimmed to apply the right tension to the belt. Taking the pulley apart/off releases the belt.
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