This is a wild shot, but, if it's taking that long to change your drive belts: somewhere along the line someone may have put too many shims on the crankshaft pully ( the one at the lowest part of the engine that drives the belts). Normally all one needs to do is loosen the tension bolts....(many turns, to have an effect) on the compressor,and power steering units, or alternator.
Your right about Bently manual. Don't throw it out. Over the years I've picked several, including Chilton (most think Chilton's useless). Seems each leaves a bit to be desired....don't take you far enough, or give only a brief description on how to. I find a cross reference generally will give me a better idea as to what is what. Seems where one leaves off the others pick up. Start collecting the various Volvo Green manuals, ebay (under manuals) is a great source. I've picked up a few, and find they fill in the balnks as to "how to".
If you have the Haynes Volvo 240 Series 74-90, check out page 211 as to belts and 212 as to shims. Neither give a good A/C breakdown....due to lose of refrigerant (?). The A/C compressor does have refigerant hoses connected to it, so, be careful.
Hope this helps. Keep everyone posted as to your progress, or non progress.
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84, 242GLTi, 167K, 4+OD, in rehab; 89, 245 DL, 270K, M 47, daily driver; 93, 245, auto, 167K ; and other toys.
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