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Originally Posted by darowa330
I am trying to replace the timng belt on my 1982 244 2.1 auto. THE NEW Belt, a gates 5020, seems too small and i cant get it over the tensioner even though its retracted and held in place with a pin. Can belts shrink if old and stored a long time? Should i try a genuine volvo belt. ? Advice most welcome
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Hi,
Ignore classicswede, if the pin is in, it's retracted.
They're always a bit tight to get on, sometimes it helps spinning the crank by the crank bolt a bit.
If you can get the edge of it on, then spin the engine slowly and simultaneously guide the belt by pushing it towards the block just before the pulley.
Regards,
Henrik Morsing