To change the alternator belt on a Volvo 740, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Then, loosen the tensioner by turning the adjustment bolt, which allows you to remove the old belt. Install the new belt by routing it according to the belt diagram typically found on a sticker in the engine compartment. Finally, tighten the tensioner to ensure proper belt tension before reconnecting the battery and starting the engine to check for proper operation.
To replace the alternator belt on a 1989 Volvo 740 GL wagon, first, ensure the engine is off and cool. Loosen the alternator's mounting bolts and the tensioner bolt to create slack in the belt. Remove the old belt and route the new alternator belt around the pulleys according to the belt diagram, then adjust the tension by repositioning the alternator and tightening the bolts. Finally, check the tension and ensure the belt is properly aligned before starting the engine.
Open the hood and look after the fan belt ! Follow the belt and you will find it .
They may still be available from your Volvo dealer. There is no charge for them.
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check all tour belts. it usually means that your timing belt has slipped.
What are you looking to fix. I am a Volvo tech. 89 Volvo 740 turbo runs rich blows black smoke all plugs are black but are not oily rev it up change plugs. wires. coil. air filter.
The arrow light in your Volvo indicates that you are driving it as a 3 speed.You can change this by simply pushing button on side of your shifter.If you do, you change it over to a 4 speed which is best for interstate driving.I learned this by reading my Volvo 740 manual.:-) Hope this helps ya.
to change the distributor on a 740 Volvo undo the 3 captive bolts that attach it to the back of the rocker box you will find it easiest to you use a short box spanner and yes it is awkard
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Yes. The 740 and 940 are very similar and share many common parts.
you have to take the starter out of the car and dismantle it.....it's an integral unit
To replace all belts on a Volvo 740, start by disconnecting the negative battery cable for safety. Remove the accessory drive belt by loosening the tensioner pulley and sliding the belt off. Next, for the timing belt, remove the timing cover and carefully align the timing marks before loosening the tensioner and replacing the belt. Finally, ensure all belts are properly tensioned and reassemble any components removed during the process.