Working in the dark, outside, after work in short windows before rain. 1986 G body.
Actually trying to replace the (original) power steering belt, and now see why it was never replaced in 35 years. Certain things that should be simple are a complete nightmare. So anyway, all other belts except the A/C compressor belt have to come off, since the P/S is 3rd back out of the 4.
Alternator belt done, P/S belt done (which was the easiest, thought it would be the hardest to access). How exactly do you release the tension on the smog/air pump? Right now I see the 15mm bolt below the A/C compressor where, when everything required is loosened, should swing from the slot in the bracket. But where are the rest of the bolts/nuts I need to take off/loosen in order for the pump to move? There is a nut under the A/C compressor pulley...that there is no way it can be reached...without removing the A/C compressor.
Not a fan of working on Oldsmobile engines so far. They are probably much better pre-smog, but almost everything I've touched mechanically makes you think "why did they do that like THAT?", almost as if it were a modern FWD car.
Actually trying to replace the (original) power steering belt, and now see why it was never replaced in 35 years. Certain things that should be simple are a complete nightmare. So anyway, all other belts except the A/C compressor belt have to come off, since the P/S is 3rd back out of the 4.
Alternator belt done, P/S belt done (which was the easiest, thought it would be the hardest to access). How exactly do you release the tension on the smog/air pump? Right now I see the 15mm bolt below the A/C compressor where, when everything required is loosened, should swing from the slot in the bracket. But where are the rest of the bolts/nuts I need to take off/loosen in order for the pump to move? There is a nut under the A/C compressor pulley...that there is no way it can be reached...without removing the A/C compressor.
Not a fan of working on Oldsmobile engines so far. They are probably much better pre-smog, but almost everything I've touched mechanically makes you think "why did they do that like THAT?", almost as if it were a modern FWD car.