Belt replacement for early Volvo 240 models (‘76-‘84)

This is a short video on how to replace the accessory belts (alternator/water pump dual belts, York AC compressor belt, and Saginaw power steering pump belt) on a early model 240 with the B21 or B23 (‘76-‘84 redblocks). Most of the process is pretty straightforward but there is a strange tension system for the AC belt. The repair was performed on our 1975 Volvo 242 project that I swapped a ‘84 B23 and M46 into

Tools needed are:
Ratchet
Phillips screwdriver or Torx
10mm wrench
13mm wrench
10mm 6 point socket
22mm 6 point deep socket

[nicolepotter]

Just want to thank you! I have a '78 242gt and not a car person at given me a glimmer of possibility i might be able to adjust my own belts! Love your energy, and the kiddos and cat!

[taylerlee]

I was looking at this ac compressor for 20 minutes wonder where the hell the tensioner was, thanks!

[Gothamauto]

The AC pulley tensioning setup will be familiar to air cooled VW guys. Everyone else now has this clear, simply-explained video to help them understand.
This is really good. Accessible information like this helps keep a lot of bricks on the road instead of cubed and melted.

[kcarmania]

Thanks for explaining. I never understood the purpose of the multi piece crank pulleys on the early cars until now.

[jamesw]

Thank you for the video. Strange there's no video for later model 240's. I'm having a hell of a time but this video I think will help.

[cannedpixels]

Thank you for your helpful video. I have an 86’ 245.... the belt configuration is the same but has tensioners on the power steering pump and a/c . There were some differences on the 86’ but your video was a useful guide and I was able to change all 4 belts successfully. I appreciate how you are able to make a clear video, articulate the process simply, work on your car, and most importantly communicate with your kids in a patient loving way while you’re doing it. Much respect. Thanks again.

[juanvicente]

Did this today. Step by step, it worked perfectly. Thank you very much!

[marcinbujok]

Great video! Love how you handle kids while working on a car :). Respect!

[juangooseman]

I really appreciate this me and my dad were trying to see if we can put the AC belt manually but this saves us so much trouble thank you very much subcription earned. My dad owns a Volvo 240 wagon any more tips or videos that you have regarding this car is much appreciated thank you

[bobdelaplage]

Good and relaxed man! Yr little daughter and the cat makes it a sunday scene....thanks i do this today mate, Bob Belgium Europe🤜

[brianamoreno]

Hey, I wanted to know what the part that has the shims is called, I believe it needs to be replaced and I’m having issues identifying what it’s called

[EnriqueLopez-hbjn]

Those engines are easy to work on, compared to the later engines of the 240

[jakebushman]

This probably sounds dumb, but when installing the ac belt do you sandwich the belt between the two plates and install is as a single pulley, or do you put the back plate on, spacers, belt and bolt the top plate over it?

[alicestrack]

Is there any timing that I need to watch out for?

[hofi]

Well done! Ive got a question, ive got a volvo 244 at home...what should i do with it to get power?

[EnriqueLopez-hbjn]

The part where the belt goes on, do you clean it, it looks like it has surface rust,

[lepyroshark]

At 11:28, how did you get the belt on far enough to the point you could turn it and snap it on? I tried doing that and I ended up breaking my belt a little bit :(
Life saving video though, thank you so much for posting!

[gregorykaznacheev]

Hey there! Always wanted to know are this numbers on the orange sticker on the belt cover.

[PUBLKNMY]

SuPPPer AwSuM BroTha
was KINLlInG MYselF with THe BElTs ON AC .. THanKS BroOOO😈😈😈😈😈😈😈
Make MOre VideoS 🙏🏼

[ecirlos]

Hey great videos. Have you ever experienced a water leak from what appears to be a freeze plug?? I have a 1982 244 Volvo that I am trying to fix I am in San Antonio to by the way, new subscriber👍