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Can't get Alternator belt off - any ideas?
I am replacing my alternator and cannot get the A/C compressor out of the way far enough to slack the belt off. I have followed the Clark's Garage item by item, but A/C compressor just does not want to move far enough toward the block to slip the belt off.
Can anyone offer any ideas? TIA
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03-27-2008, 01:48 PM
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Have you tried removing the turn-buckle tensioner completely? Also, there may be a bolt that keeps the alternator from swiveling easily - this may have to be loosened.
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03-27-2008, 01:59 PM
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Turnbuckle completely removed. Any idea where the additional bolt is?
It's not like I have not been able to get it to move, but rather have not been able to get it to move enough.
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03-27-2008, 02:01 PM
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Use a large screwdriver between the belt and the pulley and pry it off.
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03-27-2008, 02:07 PM
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Use a dead blow hammer to get the compressor farther over, or just use a hammer and piece of wood as a stand off. The belt should slip right over the pulleys regardless.
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03-27-2008, 02:17 PM
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Guess I am not hitting hard enough...
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03-27-2008, 02:27 PM
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if you replacing the aletrnator, then just take the alternator out. That would eb an easy belt removal.
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03-27-2008, 02:51 PM
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Dead blow hammer worked... Now to figure the right orientation to get it back in... It's a 951 so space is at a premium
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03-27-2008, 06:11 PM
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I ran into the same problem yesterday.
I used a pair of wire cutters. Simple.
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03-27-2008, 08:22 PM
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if you're replacing the alternator AND the belt, you can always just cut the belt.
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03-27-2008, 09:09 PM
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All is done and back in took a mere 6 hours... Correctly I hope...
 I am seriously doubting my wrenching skills. How in the world did they put these cars together?Saved the belt - which was in great shape, but had thought about the cutting it route as I do have a spare. Many thanks to all for their assistance.
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03-28-2008, 07:34 AM
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