Thanks Keith, I was thinking about improvising a tool similar to what you have described.......sounds simple enough to make. I am glad to hear that the pulley comes off with ease. I am an old Navy engineer and have fought with many diesel plants. Not having the right tools for the job infuriates me ...

2000 Volvo S-80 w/ 2.9L 90,000 miles. I have been studying many of the posts, in preparation for attempting this maintenance task. I have seen several references to the 30mm crank bolt requiring a pneumatic tork wrench to get the bolt out. Wouldn't a high amperage electric tork wrench work as well ...

Hello folks,
Just registered to this great site. I am from Virginia Beach, VA and am nursing a 2000 S-80 and a 5 speed 1999 V-70. (recently aquired the latter.)