Sounds like you are on the right track here. I will give it a try.

Jim

On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 3:57 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:
> The MK2's use a complicated PS bracket with a bolt practically hidden in the
> bracket. �This bolt goes through the bracket and tightens into the back side
> of the PS pump body.
> Loosen this bolt and the PS pump will move a decent amount.
> Thank goodness for the later serp setups, these old Vbelt models are a PITA.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jim Felder
> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 4:29 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Friday: Need help with Jetta, final request
>
> Folks, if someone can't help me out with a belt change problem on my
> 91 diesel Jetta, I'm going to have it towed to a shop and for the
> first time in many years actually pay someone to do something as
> simple as changing and adjusting the waterpump and AC belts.
>
> I have the bentley for the car. Worse than useless.
>
> I have been to the library to look it up in Mitchell's. Nothing.
>
> I have googled every permutation of words describing what I want to do
> for two weeks. Nothing.
>
> I joined every Jetta list on the internet. Nothing at all.
>
> I have removed or loosened every nut and bolt on the alternator,
> compressor and PS pump that I can find. Alternator belt's off, I get
> that. I can move the AC compressor about an eighth of an inch, and I
> have a setup just about like it to look at for reference on another
> engine, so I know I've gotten everything loose there. I cannot move
> the PS pump a thousandth of an inch without, as far as I can tell,
> removing every bracket and adjuster holding it to the block and I
> still don't think that would solve the adjustment problem at all.
>
> So, I'm going to ask here, at the only place I know of to find out, in
> case someone on the list has done it: How do you replace and adjust
> the alternator and AC belt on a 1991 diesel Jetta?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
>