'87 4kq: alternator belt change; WAS: all lit up

[Huw Powell]

>> Hmm, Do one pulley, then the other.  If you can't do so without undue
>> strain on the belt, then maybe the alternator isn't loosened enough.
> 
> 
>  From what I can see, the alternator is as far to the right as it can 
> go. Unless I can come up with any more ideas, I'm about ready to admit 
> defeat. Fortunately there's an Audi shop, recommended by a local lister, 
> that I think I can get to on the battery.

You can always try to gently pry the belt on to the second pulley with a 
wide bladed screwdriver (carefully, you don't want to cut the belt or 
burr the pulley).  Once it is on "a bit", if you start it on the correct 
side of the pulley, a quick crank of the engine (coil wire off) will 
pull it around the rest of the way.

-- 
Huw Powell

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