Here's where you can look:
* Your Owner's Manual: If you still have the original owner's manual, it should have a diagram of the belt routing.
* Chevrolet Repair Manual (Haynes or Chilton): These manuals are available online and in auto parts stores. Look for one specifically for a 1976 Chevy Nova and the engine type you have. The diagram will be in the engine section, often under "belts and hoses."
* Online Parts Websites: Sites like AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, and Napa Auto Parts often have diagrams available if you enter your vehicle's year, make, model, and engine. Sometimes you have to navigate to their parts lookup, find the belt, and the diagram might be part of the product information.
* Online Forums: Search Chevy Nova forums (like those on sites dedicated to classic car restoration). Someone there likely has the diagram or can point you in the right direction. Mention the engine size.
Crucially, you MUST know your engine size. A 1976 Nova could have had several different engines (e.g., 6-cylinder, 350 V8, etc.), and each would have a different belt routing. The diagram will be specific to that engine. The engine code is usually stamped on a metal plate on the engine block.
Without knowing your engine, finding the right diagram is impossible. Once you have the engine information, use the resources listed above.
