Changing Belts 88 560sl
 

Hello all. The ac compressor belt on my 560sl snapped and the alternator belt is twisted. I want to replace both (have them) but damned if I can figure out what to do and how. Any advice is appreciated. No amount of detail is too small. Thanks!!!

I hope you already got your belt replaced by now. Could you please share your experience as how to remove the A/C belt. I stared at the job for 15 minutes but failed to figure it out.

belts
 

gave up and had dealer do it.

How much did sdealer charge for the service, if you don't mind. After some googling, I think I need to find a tensioner first and loose it. Well, it will be a weekend job.

Thanks.

fat48
 

I need to replace the alternator belt on a 560SL. Can't seem to break loose what appears to be idler roll belt tensioner. Can anyone walk me through the steps to get to the alternator belt?

Thanks

Rich Owen
fat48@yahoo.com

I have located the A/C Idler Pulley. However, I could not figure out how to adjust the tension on it, it has only one arm and one bolt. I don't want to take it out w/o first knowing how to put it back.

For those who have done this, please share your experience with me. Also, do I have to drop the compressor to replace those four o rings? It seems possible that I could remove the P/S belt and gain access the back two allen screws. Have any one done this before?