C2SEA

I tightened the alternator belt and removed the AC belt in an effort to kill the deafening squeeling . The adjustment for tensioner pulley on the AC belt is frozen, and while liberal amounts of PB spray may eventually free it up, I can live without AC. Fortunatly its the first belt on the crank pulley, so it’ll be easy to replace if I’m ever motivated. One of the two belts must have been the source of the noise since its now as quiet as van with just a massive exhaust leak.

I also made an attempt to bleed the brakes, however the driver side bleed screw is stripped. I bled from the passenger side, but they seem to be about the same as before. I’m guessing the previous owner did the same, then left it at that. I’ll try the screw again with a large pair of vice grips, though I’m betting it’ll just rip the head off. Its a hollow screw though, so it should be easy(ish) to force out after.