If you look at page 19.4 of the Vanagon Bentley it shows how the pulley
comes apart and where the shims go.

To get the belt on you need to remove the 3 bolts that hold the pulley
pieces together to the water pump.

Mark

Dana Mueller wrote:
> Thanks Mark!
>
> When you say adding or removing shims - are we talking washers or what?
> Also, I've noticed it's a pretty tight between the WP and crank inside
> pulleys to squeeze that alternator / wp belt in.  suggestions?
>
> again thanks everyone for the responses, i really appreciate your help.
>
> -dm
>
>