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So in a way I wouldn’t need a can locking tool for this job? I’m getting the kit from fcpeuro and want to do the cam seals. To do cam seals I would need the cam locking tool? Perfect video watched most of yours and did the work on my 2004 Volvo XC70 Awd 2.5T with 207000 plus miles
These FPC Euro videos are like attending a factory service course. The level of expertise of our instructors and quality of the video productions are both unsurpassed. I am forever grateful to FPC Euro and the staff for sharing they're detailed knowledge with us.
Our general rule of thumb is if you're uncomfortable, have a professional do it. There is a lot of damage that can be done if this replacement is not done properly. But there's always value in understanding what your mechanic is doing, so we hope the video helped you some.
This was more than what I had expected. You really did a stellar job showing all the details of changing the timing belt on a S60. Thank you for giving me the confidence to tackle this problem on my own.
Sir, I watched your video over and over before trying this on my wife's 08 S60. This video was easy to follow along and gave me the courage to do all the work myself. You saved me tons of money from going to the local garage. Thanks again!
@@mule666 Lot of places are nuts for the parts prices too. I had one place quote me almost $500 for the timing belt and water pump kit and then another $36 for the water pump bolts. I did the job myself for about $300 for the full timing belt kit and serpentine belt kit from FCP. Only thing I paid a shop to do was the cam seals that were leaking from the previous owner neglecting the PCV system. Got the PCV kit from FCP as well and did that job too. That job was a bit more difficult as the banjo bolt is a real pain and I had to drop the oil pan as the drain back into it was clogged all the way to the bottom of the pan. Still knocked it out in a day on my weekend and saved a about $1500.
Completed timing belt and water pump replacement on 2003 Volvo S60 AWD Turbo with the B5254T2 2.5L Engine. Excellent Video Jay - Easy to follow instructions which ultimately led to a succesful replacement. Couple of points for those considering to undertake this repair. - Serpentine tensioner: My vehicle required a T60 torx. There is just enough room for a 3/4 socket wrench and the T60 torx socket to release the tension. (no special tools required) - There are 2 different Timing belt tensioners depending on engine number. Check engine block and if last 4 digits 8688 and below then the belt tensioner in video is utilized. If last 4 digits 8689 or higher, there is a different belt tensioner style - Torque Specs 2001 - 2005 S60 2.3/2.4/2/5L Turbo - Timing belt tensioner bolt : 15 Ft. lbs - 4 Crankshaft pully bolts: 18ft lbs +30 degrees - Crankshaft nut : 133ft. lbs Book time for labour (not including waterpump) 2.10 hrs Add another 30-45min for water pump removal and installation. Keys to sucess - Patience, correct tools, attention to detail. Question for Jay: Will turning a camshaft without the belt on cause damage to the valves? Is it critical to disconnect the battery ground cable prior to starting replacement? FCPEuro Fan in Alberta, Canada.
Those engines have no tolerance, you don't want to move the crankshaft without belt as you may hit a valve with a piston. I don't see an issue wit leaving the battery operational but it is an ultimate safety precaution and safety is never too much. Cheers. Thanks for the torque specs.
Great stuff fella I am nearly there myself just the belt to go on and check my marks. hard work at 74 years old my back has had it for today...You have a nice day too.
2004 XC90 with 2.5T with 108k: followed the same process, just didnt remove the cross bar or crankshaft pulley, instead just removed little plastic cover under the crank pulley to remove/install timing belt. Before removing, marked the old timing belt and pulleys with nailpolish, then market the new belt according to the old belt with nailpolish to match the timing. Thank you guys for the video, very helpful!
The marks just allow you a point of reference for lining everything up, they're not anything special on their own. But they can still budge without really noticing, & considering how dangerous it is to your motor even if the timing is only slightly off it's best to have the marks lined up no matter what you are doing. Just for safety's sake.
Awesome Video! I changed the one in an 03 XC70 in about 4 hours and it was relatively painless. The only issues were: - Finding how to release the tension on the serpentine. Its a torx beside the tensioner pulley and is hard to see. - The crank shaft timing marks are tough to see with the vibration dampner and timing belt in place. Once you get it apart, its easy to see the V notches in two of the teeth on the crank that line up with a mark in the casing. Thanks FCP!
I had a broken intake valve spring on my 2002 V70XC that necessitated a tear down to remove the head to replace the spring and bent valve. I watched various videos, including the many excellent FCPEuro vids like this one to build my confidence. I had the cam cover off, the cam shafts off using the cam shaft locking tool, and the head off, and used that opportunity to replace the deteriorated EVAP emission hoses, the PCV hoses and clogged oil trap, the old starter motor, etc. Once it was all back together, it was time to time the crank and cams and to replace the timing belt, tensioner, idler, and H2O pump. The most important part of getting the timing right is to use the Volvo cam locking tool and the marks on the cam pulleys to align them with the index marks on the timing belt cover, and the marks on the crank shaft cog with the index mark on the block. Start with the belt off, and turn the crank cog and line up the two marks with the index mark on the block, and use the cam locking tool to get your cam shafts lined up, and then align the marks on the intake hub and the VVT exhaust hub with the index notches on the timing belt top cover. It is really a super easy job and difficult to mess up. Once you spin the crank shaft two or three times and the timing marks on the cam pulleys continue to line up and there is no valve on piston contact, you know you've done it right. It was great to run the engine for 10 minutes without throwing any error codes or finding any oil or coolant leaks! Hooray for the Shade Tree Do It Yourself Mechanics!
He had an easier time tightening because he was using an impact gun, so the tightening torque is high, but the inertia is low. Obviously the right way to do it is with the tool and to torque it properly with a wrench, but Jason tells me he hasn't actually done it that way since his initial training. Hope that helps!
Basically there are two different engine serial numbers which will indicate which direction to take. For engine serial numbers up to 3188688 you will turn the eccentric Counter-clockwise. For engine serial numbers 3188689 and up you'll turn the eccentric Clockwise. Hope that helps.
My engine is above 319886989 and Vida states to turn cam 1/4 turn clockwise then line up marks.is it important to do this as I didn’t do it that way(didn’t have Vida at time)and now how have “exhaust cam sensor no signal fault” So would that cause my fault?
Recently did the timing belt on a 1998 S40. Somewhat different engine, I know, but your tricks on the tensioner to getting maximum length to slip the belt over the exhaust cam sprocket were 100% applicable. Thanks. And only 30000km before I get to do it all again on my XC70.
Jay. Thanks for the awesome video. I just got this done today on an 02 S60 with parts from you folks. I did the water pump too. Once the belt is off along with the idler and tensioner, access is very easy. The worst part of the whole thing is that darn serpentine belt tensioner! The only discrepancy I found is that my crankshaft pully marking were a bit different than you show. I had marks on two teeth that lined up either side of the mark on the block. Checked it 3 times to be sure
I just gotta say thank you for posting this video it really helped on changeing the timing belt on my 03 volvo s60. It took me about 3 hours although i will admit it probably would only take about 2 hours if i knew what i was doing before. Keeping the old girl running at around 330,000 miles.
Cleared up afew misconceptions I may have had regarding the VVT hub. Looks like if you leave it alone, it will leave you alone. Nice write-up with great camerawork, thanks
This is the 2001-mid2004 tensioner up to 3188688 ENGINE serial number (it's on the cover sticker, not the same as the VIN number). On the mid2004-2007 (V70) and 2009 (S60) after 3188689, the tensioner is different and not interchangeable and easier to adjust. The first model of tensioners are difficult to adjust correctly. ALWAYS make sure the hex hole is at 11 o'clock before installing the tensioner on the block. Before adjusting the tensioner, turn the engine by hand a full turn clockwise, to pretension the belt between the idler and the intake sprocket. Tensioner bolt torque is very important to set right 15 ft/lb (20nm). If the belt is running offset, or wobbling, or if the tensioner needle is shacking much, then there is something wrong with the tensioner: wrong tension, cheap part, or center bolt too tight. Jason didn't lock the cam sprockets, so he moved the cams wile working on the belt. Double check the timing marks before installing the new belt. We don't replace the water pump at the first timing belt, but if you buy a car with a new belt, check it doesn't come with a cheap aftermarket water pump: it will fail in 1-3 years. Use only Continental/Contitech or genuine kits for the belt, and only Aisin water pump when replacing it at 200K miles. Also note that releasing the tensioner on the serpentine belt may require a special tool: early tensioners had a 14mm bolt, but later ones required a big torx bit and the ratchet will not fit in there. Oh, I see my comment got a bit of attention, so let's throw a few more things while there. I did not remove that transverse torque mount bar, I think it works. When you lift the coolant reservoir, be sure to disconnect first the level sensor plug, so you don't break the sensor. If you are patient, you can also pass the belt without removing the crank pulley, just the small cover in front of it th-cam.com/video/2tljxoQFDe0/w-d-xo.html Go with Contitech kits, and Aisin water pump at the second belt. The timing notch on the block at 6:20 cannot be seen with the belt on, but can be felt by hand, it's really tiny images.matthewsvolvosite.com/s60-timing-belt-marks.jpg See my channel, I have a few repair videos with these cars - subscribe for new vids ;)
thanks for the info. My "06 is after the '688 engine number so i will buy the kit for the later engine number. Questions: Is the procedure any different for the turbo model (2.5 turbo)?
Thank you for doing an excellent job of explaining changing this timing belt. You covered everything so well and you made it look like a totally doable project for nearly everyone!
no videos like videos made by people who know their stuff. And that applies to any subject. No just car repair. Pleasure and HUGE benefit to watch. If only all car repair videos were made like this...I would never go to a shop except with something where the engine would have to be lifted out of the car.
On the T6 you'll have to remove a vibration damper on the crank pulley and a possible coolant hose in the timing cover area. The vehicle may or may not have the hose depending on the year. Clearance is also an issue on the T6. Disconnecting the engine mount and raising on the passenger side may make things easier. Hope that helps.
Thanks a lot for the comprehensive service, the quality of the parts it's outstanding and the price very good, same as all the other terms (shipping, warranty, etc). I did my timing belt yesterday on my 2005 XC70 2.5T dual VVT and your how to video was very useful. I used other sources as your example is non-turbo and has only one VVT hub. I contacted the store about some guidance on the usage of the camshaft locking tool (I bought elsewhere) but unfortunately you were out of the office and the fella at the phone was unsure, said he wanted to run it by you. Sadly I couldn't wait as I needed the car driveable by the end of the day. End result, it runs like a charm. The tensioners (timing and serpentine) as well as the idler I pulled out of the car were INA and stamped volvo, very happy about using the same OE part at a fraction of the price. I'm in Canada, and even with the exchange rate and driving to the border (I'm less than 1hr away from Ogdensburg NY) you are far ahead of the game compared to buying parts here.
Long overdue. Thanks for the effort. Really an easier job than I feared. Ive done my 850r and my daughters' S60. Basically same animal. Great engine and a shame when you see them on Craigslist with ruined engine from broken timing belt. One bit of advice is the paper gasket for water pump kit is inadequate and I'd use a high quality gasket material. Thanks again.
Finally got this, and the water pump done on my 2001 non-turbo, which was almost 40K overdue---first timing belt job ever, and took me over 7 hours. The old belt looked good, but the pulleys were definitely going; a generous amount of grease was coming out of those bearings. Admittedly got the blue Gates sports belt kit from FCP (even though I could've just acquired the regular kit), and an Aisin water pump. Engine feels a bit smoother, and warm idle is nearly silent. My near-245K S60 is definitely happier. This video helped immensely! Thanks!
@@standeman32 There was very slight back-forth rotating play in the intake cam-enough to barely misalign the timing marks, but I corrected it by eye and hand while placing the new belt over the cams. The exhaust cam with the VVT hub had no play, however. This was part of the reason for this taking me over 7 hours, but that was mostly because it was my first time, as well as FEAR, admittedly. For JUST the cams, realigning the timing marks by turning them counterclockwise should be fine, as long as they're not ridiculously off alignment. Anyways, over 280K miles with mine now, and she's still running strong! 🦾
You might have to loosen the tensioner a little if it's seized, but functionally you can lever the tensioner to relieve the tension to the belt. But if you're swapping out your belt consider replacing the tensioner and rollers at the same time. It's often not the belt that fails but the other components. Hope that helps!
Thank you for this video. Made me much more confident about doing the timing belt job on my '02 XC70. Bought a impact wrench just to get that 30mm bolt off, it worked exactly as shown in the video, fabulous!
I do know what you're talking about, our car was missing the cap, but your should be able to pop it right off with a thin small screwdriver or something like that. Hope that helps!
Well it was lined up perfectly when we took the original belt off, then, after the first attempt, we had to adjust the intake/exhaust pulleys independently because they were touchy and apparently very prone to move. Our master Volvo tech Jason, featured in the video, would be happy to help you if you have more questions. You can reach him at jason.vangorden@fcpgroton(dot)com. Hope that helps.
The yellow hub is indeed OEM. And the slots are for the hub adjustment but adjustment isn't required unless your replacing the hub or it has been disassembled. Hope that helps!
Well the serpentine belt routing is different, there are 2 belts & you need to support the engine and remove an engine mount to gain access. Also the timing belt tensioner is different. As far as the Marks if I remember correctly they are the same. Hope that helps!
Essentially the information is the same but there is a few more steps on the T6 including disconnecting the front Engine mount and raising the engine and removing the control units (That's what we do any how). Depending on the year there may also be a coolant hose that enters right through the timing cover for the thermostat housing. This is plastic and breaks very easily. As far as the gears and belt the procedure is about the same. Hope that helps!
We just pulled the belt off and tried again, we left it out because it looked exactly the same as when we tried the first time, we just carefully adjusted the camshafts independently back to TDC. Hope that helps!
Are you talking about the plastic cap that covers the pulley center bolt? All you've got to do is pry the cover off. I usually go at it with a 90 degree pick and pry against the pulley. Hope that helps.
At 6:10 we explain the marking on the crankshaft. There are two gear teeth with etched markings on the crank gear and one alignment mark on the block. Line up the mark to be position in the center of the etched teeth. It is possible to slide the timing belt on to crank shaft with out removing the pulley possible but I always advise against it if this your first time carrying out the repair as you can't verify the cogs from the belt are inserted properly into the gear teeth. Hope that helps.
great video and great knowledge. i did a timing belt on an old volvo, and we marked the pulleys with whiteout so you can see better, and also marked the cover and engine. (saved having to pull covers on and off), just a suggestion. but this is the correct way to do it.
You can replace the belt without removing the crank pulley however I advise against it because you cannot see if the belt is fully on the crank gear. It leaves room for error. The procedure is the same on a S40 with the exception of one additional step - supporting the engine and removing the front engine mount location on the passenger side. Hope that helps.
98 should have a hydraulic tensioner not mechanical. You can also refer to a repair manual for installation instructions specific to your vehicle. Hope that helps.
I bit harsh are you? This video is very informative and was done how most certified mechanics would do this job. Serpentine belts are very reliable and should be replace every other timing belt change. As for torque values, as it is important, most don't use a torque wrench as it either won't fit in a tight spot and or slow the job down, If you wrench long enough, you will 'feel it'.
You're right to notice the alignment notches on the cover are a little wide. You'll want to align the marks as much as possible in the middle of the notches. Let us know how you fare on your repair!
We just pulled it off and tried again, we left it out because it looked exactly the same as when we tried the first time, we were just a little more careful not to move anything. Hope that helps!
Very comfortable, clear, and technical, good video.. always change the water pump, especially when you see the belt excessive wear, and the tensioner bearing making noise. You know the seal on that pump is soon to go. Also when Tbelt installed, rotate the crank a few turns.it is good practice.
Excellent video, very informative. Brit expat living in Sweden and yes " when in rome" I bought a v70, quite popular here strangely enough. Worked at Lucas in UK for 30 years, changed hundreds of diesel cambelts, never one petrol. But that is about to change. Thanks for info. Tony.
Tip to others, your serpentine belt will probably require a t-60. I was replacing my serpentine belt tensioner as well so i made with what i had and a 9mm allen managed to release tension well enough to get the old belt off. The new gates tensioner used a 15mm end wrench to tension. And a question for FCP, I used oe volvo tensioner on my 03 and it did NOT make the click like it did when Jay demonstrated. Did i do something wrong?
@Michael Farley II That is due to the planned life time of goods! It means that the quality must be high in order to get a car perform in such a way that after and not before 100000 mi it breaks!
This vid inspired me to take on the timing belt issue in a 2005. The timing marks were quite off even before I took the old belt off ( both cams were variable ) and there were no marks at all on the crankshaft pulley. I made my own marks on all three points with a Sharpie pen and put the new belt on exactly how I found the old one. Also I did not remove the crankshaft drive belt pulley and slipped the new timing belt over it with some finger action. This requires removing the two bolts that hold on some kind of plastic belt guard in back of the pulley
I believe the full capacity is around 7l, but you'll probably only drain between 4-5. When we did the 850 coolant video I believe we used about 4l of 50/50 mix to top it back off. Hope that helps.
Your post was extremely helpful. I know it was for an S60 but it looked close enough to an S80 that I went for it. The main difference I found (other than taking off the turbo piping, which I expected), was in the markings on the crankshaft. I had to remove the crankshaft pulley and there I found a raised ridge on the outside rim of the pulley. The only corresponding mark on the block is a U shaped thing. The alignment appeared more toward the center left of the "U".
For us it actually wasn't white, it was an engraving on the actual gear. Take a look at 6:00 where we explain how to locate it. We show some diagrams as well because it is very hard to see or film. Hope that helps!
Excellent overall video!! great lighting and close-ups when needed. I am working on an 2000 S40, and I was mystified on how the tensioner was adjusted. Jay did the best job I have found on TH-cam explaining how to set the tension. Keep the Quality videos coming. I have worked on Saabs for some time, this is my first Volvo, and they are quite different. Thanks!!!!
The unit we removed did have ridges, however, one without would work just fine, you can use the SKU you mentioned, I've also put a link in the description for the entire assembly if you'd like to replace that. Hope that helps!
When Changing the belt as long as you don't unbolt the camshaft pulleys or Variable Valve Timing units you there is no need to pay any attention to them. Hope that helps.
In this video, Jay did not use a tool to lock the camshaft sprockets. Instead, once he got everything to top dead center (lined the marks on the sprockets up with the marks on the timing cover), he went ahead and did the job. If the marks aren't lined up perfectly when you put the new belt on you can turn the sprockets by hand when the belt is removed to line them up properly as Jay mentions in the video. Hope that helps!
Jason Thanks so much for this video.!! My volvo s60 alternator went out and because of your video, i was able to install remove and install my surprentine belt with your awesome video. Great Job Sir! and thanks once again.. God Bless!!
Great video! I do have a question, noticed you didn't use a cam locking tool or a crank pulley holder. I ordered a timing belt kit from you all and was able to remove and replace the water pump, tensioner, and idler pulley, but couldn't remove the crank pulley to replace the belt, so its still there. I guess my question is how do you keep it from spinning while removing the bolt without a crank holder?
The motor in this video is the B5244S, which the XC90 was never equipped with. However, much of this video can be of assistance to you if your XC90 is equipped an inline 5.
Excellent video, great job capturing all the bolts/tensioners in such tight places.. I know it's a PITA from the DIY videos I've made. This job is fairly easy relative to other cars.. well it's no Honda but still easy. I could not find any DIY guides on this with pictures so this is extremely helpful, aligning the cams was my primary concern but this seems fairly easy, thanks a lot!
The v90 is a different animal all together. Similar but different, best follow that manual and just check back with our video for some clarification if you need it. Let us know how you fare.
@HERPDEDERP49 not Autowerks, FCP, but yes, Old Saybrook. Regarding your timing belt question, are you referring to the differences between a timing chain an a timing belt?
This video is the right one best in you tube,you are great body,you show step by step very nice,many mechanics show like nothing just bla bla bla and don't show step by step, again you are are so great, thanks so much
Hello Wayne, You may be interested in the CounterHold tool which will hold the crank in place while you break the nut free. You can find it on our site here: www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-crankshaft-holding-tool-cta-2247-2248-1 Thanks again JAson
@@fcpeuro I have ordered all my stuff and will be changing my timing belt on my 2003 xc90 with T6. some stuff is different concerning thermostat housing and such.
Sorry for the jump, we just took the belt off, repositioned the marks, and placed the belt again trying very carefully not to move anything, we managed to get everything perfectly on the marks the second time around.
Its possible but honestly it's highly unlikely. You need to align the marks, install the belt and check the compression and perform a cylinder leak down test to make sure nothing has been damaged. Let us know how you fare.
Look for the marking on the top of the the crankshaft, it's tough to see and even harder to film. Look at the drawings in the videos and line it up as they show it. Let know if you run into something different.
If I remember correctly you will have to remove the serpentine belt and timing cover to gain access, and yes you'll want to turn your crankshaft to TDC. Hope that helps!
When I did my 01 xc (with your parts of course) The variable exhaust cam was under spring tension and sprung back about 20 or 30 degrees as soon as the belt was removed. It took me awhile to figure this out and get it back correct. Now I need to do my 07 xc that has both intake and exhaust variable timing cam gears. Great video but was "shocked" you didn't lock those cam gears in place or that they didn't move. Why didn't they spring back like mine did? Thanks and keep up those great videos...
You can either use a locking tool to hold the gears or sometimes turning the engine past the marks 3-4 teeth then back counterclockwise to line up the marks, this may relieve any tension.
Jay, great video. One thing I'm not clear since you did not show it is how did you readjust the timing position when you realized the timing moved after you put the belt on the first time?
Thank you the best instructions you can get. !! A really professional installer, and clearly advised. thanks a lot, now in my Volvo the split end and the water pump changed.
wished I lived in CT, great video. quick one for you. how long should i expect a certified mechanic to take in changing my timing belt. s80 t, 2001. maybe a ball park price also? thanks..
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So in a way I wouldn’t need a can locking tool for this job? I’m getting the kit from fcpeuro and want to do the cam seals. To do cam seals I would need the cam locking tool? Perfect video watched most of yours and did the work on my 2004 Volvo XC70 Awd 2.5T with 207000 plus miles
These FPC Euro videos are like attending a factory service course. The level of expertise of our instructors and quality of the video productions are both unsurpassed. I am forever grateful to FPC Euro and the staff for sharing they're detailed knowledge with us.
Our general rule of thumb is if you're uncomfortable, have a professional do it. There is a lot of damage that can be done if this replacement is not done properly. But there's always value in understanding what your mechanic is doing, so we hope the video helped you some.
Quick question the kit in the link will it fit a 2001 Volvo S60
This was more than what I had expected. You really did a stellar job showing all the details of changing the timing belt on a S60. Thank you for giving me the confidence to tackle this problem on my own.
Buy a six pack of your favorite beverage, it will make the repair more enjoyable.
Now that’s a good idea
You can tell this guy knows what hes talking about. Unlike alot of mechanics that dont know wtf theyre doing.
Sir,
I watched your video over and over before trying this on my wife's 08 S60. This video was easy to follow along and gave me the courage to do all the work myself. You saved me tons of money from going to the local garage. Thanks again!
Prices are nuts sometimes because of the hourly rate... Belt costs nothing
This was the exact reply I was looking for. Thank you Sir! God is Good!
@@mule666 Lot of places are nuts for the parts prices too. I had one place quote me almost $500 for the timing belt and water pump kit and then another $36 for the water pump bolts. I did the job myself for about $300 for the full timing belt kit and serpentine belt kit from FCP. Only thing I paid a shop to do was the cam seals that were leaking from the previous owner neglecting the PCV system. Got the PCV kit from FCP as well and did that job too. That job was a bit more difficult as the banjo bolt is a real pain and I had to drop the oil pan as the drain back into it was clogged all the way to the bottom of the pan. Still knocked it out in a day on my weekend and saved a about $1500.
Completed timing belt and water pump replacement on 2003 Volvo S60 AWD Turbo with the B5254T2 2.5L Engine. Excellent Video Jay - Easy to follow instructions which ultimately led to a succesful replacement. Couple of points for those considering to undertake this repair.
- Serpentine tensioner: My vehicle required a T60 torx. There is just enough room for a 3/4 socket wrench and the T60 torx socket to release the tension. (no special tools required)
- There are 2 different Timing belt tensioners depending on engine number. Check engine block and if last 4 digits 8688 and below then the belt tensioner in video is utilized. If last 4 digits 8689 or higher, there is a different belt tensioner style
- Torque Specs 2001 - 2005 S60 2.3/2.4/2/5L Turbo
- Timing belt tensioner bolt : 15 Ft. lbs
- 4 Crankshaft pully bolts: 18ft lbs +30 degrees
- Crankshaft nut : 133ft. lbs
Book time for labour (not including waterpump) 2.10 hrs
Add another 30-45min for water pump removal and installation.
Keys to sucess - Patience, correct tools, attention to detail.
Question for Jay:
Will turning a camshaft without the belt on cause damage to the valves?
Is it critical to disconnect the battery ground cable prior to starting replacement?
FCPEuro Fan in Alberta, Canada.
Those engines have no tolerance, you don't want to move the crankshaft without belt as you may hit a valve with a piston. I don't see an issue wit leaving the battery operational but it is an ultimate safety precaution and safety is never too much. Cheers. Thanks for the torque specs.
Super helpful detailed tips and torque specs. Thank you.
Great stuff fella I am nearly there myself just the belt to go on and check my marks. hard work at 74 years old my back has had it for today...You have a nice day too.
I've watched several videos on timing belt replacement, you are by far the most knowledgeable. Thanks.
He gets paid to be 😆
2004 XC90 with 2.5T with 108k: followed the same process, just didnt remove the cross bar or crankshaft pulley, instead just removed little plastic cover under the crank pulley to remove/install timing belt. Before removing, marked the old timing belt and pulleys with nailpolish, then market the new belt according to the old belt with nailpolish to match the timing. Thank you guys for the video, very helpful!
The marks just allow you a point of reference for lining everything up, they're not anything special on their own. But they can still budge without really noticing, & considering how dangerous it is to your motor even if the timing is only slightly off it's best to have the marks lined up no matter what you are doing. Just for safety's sake.
Awesome Video! I changed the one in an 03 XC70 in about 4 hours and it was relatively painless.
The only issues were:
- Finding how to release the tension on the serpentine. Its a torx beside the tensioner pulley and is hard to see.
- The crank shaft timing marks are tough to see with the vibration dampner and timing belt in place. Once you get it apart, its easy to see the V notches in two of the teeth on the crank that line up with a mark in the casing.
Thanks FCP!
I had a broken intake valve spring on my 2002 V70XC that necessitated a tear down to remove the head to replace the spring and bent valve. I watched various videos, including the many excellent FCPEuro vids like this one to build my confidence. I had the cam cover off, the cam shafts off using the cam shaft locking tool, and the head off, and used that opportunity to replace the deteriorated EVAP emission hoses, the PCV hoses and clogged oil trap, the old starter motor, etc. Once it was all back together, it was time to time the crank and cams and to replace the timing belt, tensioner, idler, and H2O pump. The most important part of getting the timing right is to use the Volvo cam locking tool and the marks on the cam pulleys to align them with the index marks on the timing belt cover, and the marks on the crank shaft cog with the index mark on the block. Start with the belt off, and turn the crank cog and line up the two marks with the index mark on the block, and use the cam locking tool to get your cam shafts lined up, and then align the marks on the intake hub and the VVT exhaust hub with the index notches on the timing belt top cover. It is really a super easy job and difficult to mess up. Once you spin the crank shaft two or three times and the timing marks on the cam pulleys continue to line up and there is no valve on piston contact, you know you've done it right. It was great to run the engine for 10 minutes without throwing any error codes or finding any oil or coolant leaks! Hooray for the Shade Tree Do It Yourself Mechanics!
He had an easier time tightening because he was using an impact gun, so the tightening torque is high, but the inertia is low. Obviously the right way to do it is with the tool and to torque it properly with a wrench, but Jason tells me he hasn't actually done it that way since his initial training. Hope that helps!
Basically there are two different engine serial numbers which will indicate which direction to take. For engine serial numbers up to 3188688 you will turn the eccentric Counter-clockwise. For engine serial numbers 3188689 and up you'll turn the eccentric Clockwise. Hope that helps.
My engine is above 319886989 and Vida states to turn cam 1/4 turn clockwise then line up marks.is it important to do this as I didn’t do it that way(didn’t have Vida at time)and now how have “exhaust cam sensor no signal fault”
So would that cause my fault?
If the cams move it will be ever so slightly. In this case you can just move them back by hand. Hope that helps.
You're correct, the Volvo cam locking tool would keep the cams from moving completely.
Recently did the timing belt on a 1998 S40. Somewhat different engine, I know, but your tricks on the tensioner to getting maximum length to slip the belt over the exhaust cam sprocket were 100% applicable. Thanks.
And only 30000km before I get to do it all again on my XC70.
Jay. Thanks for the awesome video. I just got this done today on an 02 S60 with parts from you folks. I did the water pump too. Once the belt is off along with the idler and tensioner, access is very easy. The worst part of the whole thing is that darn serpentine belt tensioner!
The only discrepancy I found is that my crankshaft pully marking were a bit different than you show. I had marks on two teeth that lined up either side of the mark on the block. Checked it 3 times to be sure
I just gotta say thank you for posting this video it really helped on changeing the timing belt on my 03 volvo s60. It took me about 3 hours although i will admit it probably would only take about 2 hours if i knew what i was doing before. Keeping the old girl running at around 330,000 miles.
Can you do job without a hoist? Or too difficult
I’m gonna check out an s60 from same year with 2.5t awd. It has 180k is there any I should worry about
Cleared up afew misconceptions I may have had regarding the VVT hub. Looks like if you leave it alone, it will leave you alone. Nice write-up with great camerawork, thanks
This is the 2001-mid2004 tensioner up to 3188688 ENGINE serial number (it's on the cover sticker, not the same as the VIN number). On the mid2004-2007 (V70) and 2009 (S60) after 3188689, the tensioner is different and not interchangeable and easier to adjust. The first model of tensioners are difficult to adjust correctly. ALWAYS make sure the hex hole is at 11 o'clock before installing the tensioner on the block. Before adjusting the tensioner, turn the engine by hand a full turn clockwise, to pretension the belt between the idler and the intake sprocket. Tensioner bolt torque is very important to set right 15 ft/lb (20nm). If the belt is running offset, or wobbling, or if the tensioner needle is shacking much, then there is something wrong with the tensioner: wrong tension, cheap part, or center bolt too tight. Jason didn't lock the cam sprockets, so he moved the cams wile working on the belt. Double check the timing marks before installing the new belt. We don't replace the water pump at the first timing belt, but if you buy a car with a new belt, check it doesn't come with a cheap aftermarket water pump: it will fail in 1-3 years. Use only Continental/Contitech or genuine kits for the belt, and only Aisin water pump when replacing it at 200K miles. Also note that releasing the tensioner on the serpentine belt may require a special tool: early tensioners had a 14mm bolt, but later ones required a big torx bit and the ratchet will not fit in there.
Oh, I see my comment got a bit of attention, so let's throw a few more things while there. I did not remove that transverse torque mount bar, I think it works. When you lift the coolant reservoir, be sure to disconnect first the level sensor plug, so you don't break the sensor. If you are patient, you can also pass the belt without removing the crank pulley, just the small cover in front of it th-cam.com/video/2tljxoQFDe0/w-d-xo.html Go with Contitech kits, and Aisin water pump at the second belt. The timing notch on the block at 6:20 cannot be seen with the belt on, but can be felt by hand, it's really tiny images.matthewsvolvosite.com/s60-timing-belt-marks.jpg See my channel, I have a few repair videos with these cars - subscribe for new vids ;)
thanks for the info. My "06 is after the '688 engine number so i will buy the kit for the later engine number. Questions: Is the procedure any different for the turbo model (2.5 turbo)?
Honestly, it's amazing how Volvo made these cars so easy to work on
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Thank you for doing an excellent job of explaining changing this timing belt. You covered everything so well and you made it look like a totally doable project for nearly everyone!
no videos like videos made by people who know their stuff. And that applies to any subject. No just car repair. Pleasure and HUGE benefit to watch. If only all car repair videos were made like this...I would never go to a shop except with something where the engine would have to be lifted out of the car.
On the T6 you'll have to remove a vibration damper on the crank pulley and a possible coolant hose in the timing cover area. The vehicle may or may not have the hose depending on the year. Clearance is also an issue on the T6. Disconnecting the engine mount and raising on the passenger side may make things easier. Hope that helps.
Glad you liked it, reach out to us any time if you've got questions.
Thanks a lot for the comprehensive service, the quality of the parts it's outstanding and the price very good, same as all the other terms (shipping, warranty, etc). I did my timing belt yesterday on my 2005 XC70 2.5T dual VVT and your how to video was very useful. I used other sources as your example is non-turbo and has only one VVT hub. I contacted the store about some guidance on the usage of the camshaft locking tool (I bought elsewhere) but unfortunately you were out of the office and the fella at the phone was unsure, said he wanted to run it by you. Sadly I couldn't wait as I needed the car driveable by the end of the day. End result, it runs like a charm. The tensioners (timing and serpentine) as well as the idler I pulled out of the car were INA and stamped volvo, very happy about using the same OE part at a fraction of the price. I'm in Canada, and even with the exchange rate and driving to the border (I'm less than 1hr away from Ogdensburg NY) you are far ahead of the game compared to buying parts here.
You're welcome! Glad to hear you found the video helpful. In the future you can also email us at products@fcpeuro.com for anything technical related.
Long overdue. Thanks for the effort. Really an easier job than I feared. Ive done my 850r and my daughters' S60. Basically same animal. Great engine and a shame when you see them on Craigslist with ruined engine from broken timing belt. One bit of advice is the paper gasket for water pump kit is inadequate and I'd use a high quality gasket material. Thanks again.
Finally got this, and the water pump done on my 2001 non-turbo, which was almost 40K overdue---first timing belt job ever, and took me over 7 hours. The old belt looked good, but the pulleys were definitely going; a generous amount of grease was coming out of those bearings.
Admittedly got the blue Gates sports belt kit from FCP (even though I could've just acquired the regular kit), and an Aisin water pump. Engine feels a bit smoother, and warm idle is nearly silent. My near-245K S60 is definitely happier.
This video helped immensely! Thanks!
do you know how to adjust the camshaft pulleys to aline back up correctly? Aren't you supposed to only turn them clockwise?
@@standeman32 There was very slight back-forth rotating play in the intake cam-enough to barely misalign the timing marks, but I corrected it by eye and hand while placing the new belt over the cams. The exhaust cam with the VVT hub had no play, however. This was part of the reason for this taking me over 7 hours, but that was mostly because it was my first time, as well as FEAR, admittedly.
For JUST the cams, realigning the timing marks by turning them counterclockwise should be fine, as long as they're not ridiculously off alignment.
Anyways, over 280K miles with mine now, and she's still running strong! 🦾
You might have to loosen the tensioner a little if it's seized, but functionally you can lever the tensioner to relieve the tension to the belt. But if you're swapping out your belt consider replacing the tensioner and rollers at the same time. It's often not the belt that fails but the other components. Hope that helps!
Thank you for this video. Made me much more confident about doing the timing belt job on my '02 XC70. Bought a impact wrench just to get that 30mm bolt off, it worked exactly as shown in the video, fabulous!
I do know what you're talking about, our car was missing the cap, but your should be able to pop it right off with a thin small screwdriver or something like that. Hope that helps!
Well it was lined up perfectly when we took the original belt off, then, after the first attempt, we had to adjust the intake/exhaust pulleys independently because they were touchy and apparently very prone to move. Our master Volvo tech Jason, featured in the video, would be happy to help you if you have more questions. You can reach him at jason.vangorden@fcpgroton(dot)com. Hope that helps.
Because of you! I’m on my 6th volvo timing belt service! Thank you!
The yellow hub is indeed OEM. And the slots are for the hub adjustment
but adjustment isn't required unless your replacing the hub or it has
been disassembled. Hope that helps!
Well the serpentine belt routing is different, there are 2 belts & you need to support the engine and remove an engine mount to gain access. Also the timing belt tensioner is different. As far as the Marks if I remember correctly they are the same. Hope that helps!
Essentially the information is the same but there is a few more steps on the T6 including disconnecting the front Engine mount and raising the engine and removing the control units (That's what we do any how). Depending on the year there may also be a coolant hose that enters right through the timing cover for the thermostat housing. This is plastic and breaks very easily. As far as the gears and belt the procedure is about the same. Hope that helps!
We just pulled the belt off and tried again, we left it out because it looked exactly the same as when we tried the first time, we just carefully adjusted the camshafts independently back to TDC. Hope that helps!
Are you talking about the plastic cap that covers the pulley center bolt? All you've got to do is pry the cover off. I usually go at it with a 90 degree pick and pry against the pulley. Hope that helps.
We just turned it carefully by hand back a few millimeters to top dead center and reinstalled the belt. Hope that helps!
At 6:10 we explain the marking on the crankshaft. There are two gear teeth with etched markings on the crank gear and one alignment mark on the block. Line up the mark to be position in the center of the etched teeth. It is possible to slide the timing belt on to crank shaft with out removing the pulley possible but I always advise against it if this your first time carrying out the repair as you can't verify the cogs from the belt are inserted properly into the gear teeth. Hope that helps.
Our #1 video just hit 1 year old!
How many miles were on this one and is there any difference with the 2.5t belt
FCP Euro any videos for the 2014 s60 2.5L? Or is it a similar procedure?
@@Akasuper Hi Alexander, it is a similar procedure!
great video and great knowledge. i did a timing belt on an old volvo, and we marked the pulleys with whiteout so you can see better, and also marked the cover and engine. (saved having to pull covers on and off), just a suggestion. but this is the correct way to do it.
You can replace the belt without removing the crank pulley however I advise against it because you cannot see if the belt is fully on the crank gear. It leaves room for error. The procedure is the same on a S40 with the exception of one additional step - supporting the engine and removing the front engine mount location on the passenger side. Hope that helps.
98 should have a hydraulic tensioner not mechanical. You can also refer to a repair manual for installation instructions specific to your vehicle. Hope that helps.
I bit harsh are you? This video is very informative and was done how most certified mechanics would do this job. Serpentine belts are very reliable and should be replace every other timing belt change. As for torque values, as it is important, most don't use a torque wrench as it either won't fit in a tight spot and or slow the job down, If you wrench long enough, you will 'feel it'.
You're right to notice the alignment notches on the cover are a little wide. You'll want to align the marks as much as possible in the middle of the notches. Let us know how you fare on your repair!
We just pulled it off and tried again, we left it out because it looked exactly the same as when we tried the first time, we were just a little more careful not to move anything. Hope that helps!
What do you do if something moves. How specifically do you move it back to the right timing mark? Is there a way to turn it, not to turn it?
Very comfortable, clear, and technical, good video.. always change the water pump, especially when you see the belt excessive wear, and the tensioner bearing making noise. You know the seal on that pump is soon to go. Also when Tbelt installed, rotate the crank a few turns.it is good practice.
Glad you liked the video, Mil!
Excellent video, very informative. Brit expat living in Sweden and yes " when in rome" I bought a v70, quite popular here strangely enough. Worked at Lucas in UK for 30 years, changed hundreds of diesel cambelts, never one petrol. But that is about to change. Thanks for info. Tony.
Tip to others, your serpentine belt will probably require a t-60. I was replacing my serpentine belt tensioner as well so i made with what i had and a 9mm allen managed to release tension well enough to get the old belt off. The new gates tensioner used a 15mm end wrench to tension.
And a question for FCP, I used oe volvo tensioner on my 03 and it did NOT make the click like it did when Jay demonstrated. Did i do something wrong?
Good Job Men and a big round of applause for camera operator!!!
Thanks, xxx YYY !
Thanks to Jason and the rest of your team. I successfully replafed my water pump by following your tutorial. It was very helpful
We're headquartered in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. But mainly we're online, you can find us in the links in the description above. Hope that helps!
Really a tough one to say, any vehicle can make it over 250k pretty easily if you keep up on maintenance and repairs for it's life.
@Michael Farley II That is due to the planned life time of goods! It means that the quality must be high in order to get a car perform in such a way that after and not before 100000 mi it breaks!
This vid inspired me to take on the timing belt issue in a 2005. The timing marks were quite off even before I took the old belt off ( both cams were variable ) and there were no marks at all on the crankshaft pulley. I made my own marks on all three points with a Sharpie pen and put the new belt on exactly how I found the old one. Also I did not remove the crankshaft drive belt pulley and slipped the new timing belt over it with some finger action. This requires removing the two bolts that hold on some kind of plastic belt guard in back of the pulley
I believe the full capacity is around 7l, but you'll probably only drain between 4-5. When we did the 850 coolant video I believe we used about 4l of 50/50 mix to top it back off. Hope that helps.
If you're having trouble with it spinning you can try using a chain wrench that you can rent from most local tool stores. Hope that helps.
That's good advice, do you have one in particular you like to use?
Your post was extremely helpful. I know it was for an S60 but it looked close enough to an S80 that I went for it. The main difference I found (other than taking off the turbo piping, which I expected), was in the markings on the crankshaft. I had to remove the crankshaft pulley and there I found a raised ridge on the outside rim of the pulley. The only corresponding mark on the block is a U shaped thing. The alignment appeared more toward the center left of the "U".
For us it actually wasn't white, it was an engraving on the actual gear. Take a look at 6:00 where we explain how to locate it. We show some diagrams as well because it is very hard to see or film. Hope that helps!
Excellent overall video!! great lighting and close-ups when needed. I am working on an 2000 S40, and I was mystified on how the tensioner was adjusted. Jay did the best job I have found on TH-cam explaining how to set the tension.
Keep the Quality videos coming. I have worked on Saabs for some time, this is my first Volvo, and they are quite different.
Thanks!!!!
The unit we removed did have ridges, however, one without would work just fine, you can use the SKU you mentioned, I've also put a link in the description for the entire assembly if you'd like to replace that. Hope that helps!
We did not have to use a camshaft locking tool. Hope that helps!
When Changing the belt as long as you don't unbolt the camshaft pulleys or Variable Valve Timing units you there is no need to pay any attention to them. Hope that helps.
Ballpark, maybe 3-4 hours at about $100 an hour for labor. Of course would depend on the shop and familiarity with the repair.
Pay attention to where it is when you take it off, that should help direct you to where it should be when you put it back on. Hope that helps!
How were the camshaft sprockets locked?. Excellent.
In this video, Jay did not use a tool to lock the camshaft sprockets. Instead, once he got everything to top dead center (lined the marks on the sprockets up with the marks on the timing cover), he went ahead and did the job. If the marks aren't lined up perfectly when you put the new belt on you can turn the sprockets by hand when the belt is removed to line them up properly as Jay mentions in the video. Hope that helps!
@@fcpeuro It certainly does, thank you so much.
Jason Thanks so much for this video.!! My volvo s60 alternator went out and because of your video, i was able to install remove and install my surprentine belt with your awesome video. Great Job Sir! and thanks once again.. God Bless!!
Great video! I do have a question, noticed you didn't use a cam locking tool or a crank pulley holder. I ordered a timing belt kit from you all and was able to remove and replace the water pump, tensioner, and idler pulley, but couldn't remove the crank pulley to replace the belt, so its still there. I guess my question is how do you keep it from spinning while removing the bolt without a crank holder?
The motor in this video is the B5244S, which the XC90 was never equipped with. However, much of this video can be of assistance to you if your XC90 is equipped an inline 5.
+FCP Euro
Hi, Is changing procedure the same on the 2.4T (200HP) and 2.5T(210hp)?
Best video I've seen for this procedure. Thanks!
Excellent video, great job capturing all the bolts/tensioners in such tight places.. I know it's a PITA from the DIY videos I've made. This job is fairly easy relative to other cars.. well it's no Honda but still easy. I could not find any DIY guides on this with pictures so this is extremely helpful, aligning the cams was my primary concern but this seems fairly easy, thanks a lot!
The v90 is a different animal all together. Similar but different, best follow that manual and just check back with our video for some clarification if you need it. Let us know how you fare.
This man needs a raise! Thanks a lot AGAIN!! you're awesome!!!
You're awesome, Omar!
True Master Tech, no Cam locking tool , you are the MENCH! OUTSTANDING JOB!
How different is the 05 volvo s40 t5?
Take a look at our Volvo 850 timing belt/water pump replacement video, we show you the steps to get the water pump replaced, hope that helps.
@HERPDEDERP49 not Autowerks, FCP, but yes, Old Saybrook. Regarding your timing belt question, are you referring to the differences between a timing chain an a timing belt?
This video is the right one best in you tube,you are great body,you show step by step very nice,many mechanics show like nothing just bla bla bla and don't show step by step, again you are are so great, thanks so much
Glad you like the video Jorge! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the Video. I am Mechanic myself but with this kind of a guideline it was really on the safe side. Thanks to you! Great Video!
Thanks for the video! Keeping the old gal alive!
Hello Wayne,
You may be interested in the CounterHold tool which will hold the crank in place while you break the nut free.
You can find it on our site here: www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-crankshaft-holding-tool-cta-2247-2248-1
Thanks again
JAson
This is the best video so far and to the point !!! no screw ups Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much, Squid ben!
@@fcpeuro I have ordered all my stuff and will be changing my timing belt on my 2003 xc90 with T6. some stuff is different concerning thermostat housing and such.
Sorry for the jump, we just took the belt off, repositioned the marks, and placed the belt again trying very carefully not to move anything, we managed to get everything perfectly on the marks the second time around.
Excellent video, clear and concise, anyone that's turned a wrench ever in their life can follow along
Would probably be about a C, not very difficult for anyone seasoned, but still also not impossible for anyone mechanically inclined. Hope that helps.
Its possible but honestly it's highly unlikely. You need to align the marks, install the belt and check the compression and perform a cylinder leak down test to make sure nothing has been damaged. Let us know how you fare.
Appreciate this video man I changed my serpentine now I’m waiting for my parts to come for the timing belt great tutorial and directions
You are correct, continue clockwise all the way around.
I think you're spot on, pop the TB cover off and check the location, just return it to the same spot upon re-installation.
We took the belt off and just shifted the cams that moved back to TDC, hope that helps
Look for the marking on the top of the the crankshaft, it's tough to see and even harder to film. Look at the drawings in the videos and line it up as they show it. Let know if you run into something different.
If I remember correctly you will have to remove the serpentine belt and timing cover to gain access, and yes you'll want to turn your crankshaft to TDC. Hope that helps!
When I did my 01 xc (with your parts of course) The variable exhaust cam was under spring tension and sprung back about 20 or 30 degrees as soon as the belt was removed. It took me awhile to figure this out and get it back correct. Now I need to do my 07 xc that has both intake and exhaust variable timing cam gears. Great video but was "shocked" you didn't lock those cam gears in place or that they didn't move. Why didn't they spring back like mine did? Thanks and keep up those great videos...
You can either use a locking tool to hold the gears or sometimes turning the engine past the marks 3-4 teeth then back counterclockwise to line up the marks, this may relieve any tension.
It really depends on the shop you went to, at the dealer you could expect it to top $300.
Jay, great video. One thing I'm not clear since you did not show it is how did you readjust the timing position when you realized the timing moved after you put the belt on the first time?
Thank you
the best instructions you can get. !!
A really professional installer, and clearly advised.
thanks a lot, now in my Volvo the split end and the water pump changed.
You're welcome!
You are a really good mecanic, wish i was this good! Excellent video!
wished I lived in CT, great video. quick one for you.
how long should i expect a certified mechanic to take in changing my timing belt. s80 t, 2001. maybe a ball park price also?
thanks..