You are right, i managed to change the cam seal and the leak stopped on that point. i had a test drive today but after about 40miles there was no rave but the engine and fan were still running. So switched the engine off and tried to start it without luck. I then noticed oil over the cam cover and t...

Thank you very much for the recommendation. I used a torque of 90nm on the VVT pulley and the engine starts with one kick without slipping. The new problem is oil leaking on inlet cam shaft which i suspect the seal could have been damaged i will be looking into that today. Thank you very much

I downloaded and followed this video on youtube CChange_timing_belt_Volvo_S40_T4_distribución__mediumhange_timing_belt_Volvo_S40_T4_distribución__medium

Yes the pre-alignment was done but i now suspect that "maybe' not enough torque was applied to lock the VVT pulley. I will make sure its tightened and try your suggestion as well.

Good day We recently had an engine overhaul on 2001 S40 due to mixing oil and water. So the head was skimmed, valves tested, crankshaft polished, installed new piston rings, bearings, head gasket, timing belt and new oil seals. We had some challenges first on timing but then finally got it using the...