power steering belt

ztim · 04-19-2007, 02:56 AM

How can I get the unit loose so I can get the belt back on? I just changed the water pump on the 1984 Delta 88 (thanks Oldsguy) and have everything tight except that belt. There is a bolt behind the pulley, got that one loose, and there is one behind the power steering pump but it is almost impossible to get to unless the alt ? bracket is removed and I don't even know if that is the right one. Thanks

ozoneblue · 04-19-2007, 08:49 AM

Are there any holes in the pulley? if so the bolts are behind them

ztim · 04-19-2007, 09:05 AM

Yes, like I said, there is one behind the pulley. I got that one.

joe_padavano · 04-19-2007, 02:31 PM

There are two bolts behind the pulley and a nut on a stud on the backside. You need to loosen all three to get the pump to move. When tensioning the belt, you need to use a pry bar or large screwdriver between the nose of the pump (behind the pulley) and a tab that's located on the bracket. This lets you get the belt good and tight without damaging the sheet metal reservoir on the pump.

ztim · 04-19-2007, 03:05 PM

I finally got it. I was not putting enough pressure on the large screw driver I was using as a pry bar. It is all back together now. Next time I change water pump it shouldn't take so long! Thanks for the help everyone!
bob

04-19-2007, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 234	power steering belt How can I get the unit loose so I can get the belt back on? I just changed the water pump on the 1984 Delta 88 (thanks Oldsguy) and have everything tight except that belt. There is a bolt behind the pulley, got that one loose, and there is one behind the power steering pump but it is almost impossible to get to unless the alt ? bracket is removed and I don't even know if that is the right one. Thanks

04-19-2007, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
joe_padavano Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,730	There are two bolts behind the pulley and a nut on a stud on the backside. You need to loosen all three to get the pump to move. When tensioning the belt, you need to use a pry bar or large screwdriver between the nose of the pump (behind the pulley) and a tab that's located on the bracket. This lets you get the belt good and tight without damaging the sheet metal reservoir on the pump. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

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04-19-2007, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
ozoneblue Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 412	Are there any holes in the pulley? if so the bolts are behind them

04-19-2007, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 234	Yes, like I said, there is one behind the pulley. I got that one.

04-19-2007, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 234	I finally got it. I was not putting enough pressure on the large screw driver I was using as a pry bar. It is all back together now. Next time I change water pump it shouldn't take so long! Thanks for the help everyone! bob