Alternator Belt Replacment

I have a 1985 QV with the two belt set up. Any advice on how to replace the alternator belt? I was able to loosen the two bolts but the alternator can't move it far up enough to allow me to slip the old belt off. Do you have to remove the top bolt to give it that additional travel room? Or, am i missing something?

Appreciate the guidance. Thank you all very much.

 

Correct, i have 3 belts in total (when i said two belts i meant one for alternator and one for water pump). For the alternator, i did loosen two bolts and i can get the alternator to move. The issue is i can't get it to rotate upward enough to create enough slack to remove the old belt - indicating i will not be able to install a new belt. Wondering if removing the alternator bolt on the slider bracket will give me just enough additional rotation to give me the additional slack i need. Or, is there a different way to do it. Hope my description makes sense. So, @ferrariowner your point about removing one bolt then makes sense.

 

@thorn - got it. Yes, it rotates up. Will try to rotate the new belt on.

@yelcab - yes, will cut the old one off and follow yours and thorn's advice to rotate the new one on.

Thanks so much

 

The belt looks old (although the last major was only 3 years ago but the car was barely driven). I only acquired it last December so i am on a mission to change every belt and hose to reduce my chances of failure during long drives in the hills.

 

Thanks everyone for the advice. I was able to remove the old belt and install the new one. It was quite the challenge getting the alternator belt tight. I removed the shielding and that created more room. Also, i cut a 17mm wrench to make it fit in the tight space. Pretty fun Saturday i must say.