alternator belt change - dummies guide needed?

Oct 1st, 2006, 08:58

hi guys,
Just bought a 1995 Volvo 480 2.0 celebration with a/c, and the alternator belt went last night, and i wanted to know if it is hard to do, as i would like to do the change the belt myself, any info help or tips would be appreciated.

This is the second volvo i own, the other is a 740 2.3 carb auto estate.

Thanks Guys

Ambiesda · Oct 1st, 2006, 19:24

"Just bought a 1995 Volvo 480 2.0 celebration with a/c, and the alternator belt went last night, and i wanted to know if it is hard to do, as i would like to do the change the belt myself, any info help or tips would be appreciated."

I would be more worried about the timing belt. Considering both would be likley to be of the same age, have done the same mileage, and surely in the past, one would not have been replaced without the other, I would change them both, rather than just the alternator belt. Could be a lot cheaper in the long run.

If you are mechanically minded, then they should be no problem, if you have the correct tools.

Regards

Malky

tuning_redblock · Oct 2nd, 2006, 16:37

Hey sparky, the haynes manual covers this in fine detail and certainly good enough for a novice to do themselves, alot cheaper than putting it in to be done at a garage

best of luck!!!

Oct 1st, 2006, 08:58	#1
sparkeyg Guest Location:	alternator belt change - dummies guide needed? hi guys, Just bought a 1995 Volvo 480 2.0 celebration with a/c, and the alternator belt went last night, and i wanted to know if it is hard to do, as i would like to do the change the belt myself, any info help or tips would be appreciated. This is the second volvo i own, the other is a 740 2.3 carb auto estate. Thanks Guys

Oct 2nd, 2006, 16:37	#3
tuning_redblock Grrrrrrrrrrreat Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2009 21:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: alfreton View Photos By: tuning_redblock	Hey sparky, the haynes manual covers this in fine detail and certainly good enough for a novice to do themselves, alot cheaper than putting it in to be done at a garage best of luck!!! __________________ 1994 480 ES - 2.0 Auto (Blondie77's Car) Poppy 1980 24? GL - Pick Up, Complete shed 1984 244 GLT - NORDICA Replica (ish) aka Minstrel 1989 245 GL(T) - Modified Tulip (Died 01.01.2007) 1996 460 Turbo - Scrap metal (11.01.2007) 1986 245 GL - Dead 1982 240 GLT - Rust bucket, all parts saved 1989 745 GL - Sold and still going 1989 440 Xi - Sold and still going 1988 240 GLT - Dead 1989 360 GLT - Stolen 1988 360 GLT - Twisted shell!! Erm....I've lost my keys again darling.

Oct 1st, 2006, 19:24	#2
Ambiesda Junior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2023 16:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire	"Just bought a 1995 Volvo 480 2.0 celebration with a/c, and the alternator belt went last night, and i wanted to know if it is hard to do, as i would like to do the change the belt myself, any info help or tips would be appreciated." I would be more worried about the timing belt. Considering both would be likley to be of the same age, have done the same mileage, and surely in the past, one would not have been replaced without the other, I would change them both, rather than just the alternator belt. Could be a lot cheaper in the long run. If you are mechanically minded, then they should be no problem, if you have the correct tools. Regards Malky

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