240 1991 Timing belt replacement

bwgose · Post by **bwgose** » 23 Oct 2009, 23:00

Please let me know any tips or advise on replacing the timing belt. Mine has broken. I am looking for a repair manual. Thanks.

bright · Post by **bright** » 24 Oct 2009, 02:54

Bentley
Haynes

Count yourself lucky. Later series RWD cars (9xx) are hard to find info. Go to your local parts store and buy the books their if you need them in a hurry. It doesn't sound like you do.

Order the complete kit from IPD and just take your time. I'd recommend removing the fan since it is a VERY simple thing to do that will save you a lot of frustration.

Good Luck.
Lee

Post by **billofdurham** » 24 Oct 2009, 09:23

bwgose, welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

The attached is from a Volvo publication:

240 timing belt3.pdf: (431.12 KiB) Downloaded 1009 times

Some of the info doesn't apply in your case (inspecting belt for cracks etc) but it is what you would get in Haynes.

The crankshaft holding tool has been well discussed in this forum recently and I think it is essential to avoid possible damage to the crankshaft. You can buy the tool or have one made. There are links in some of the recent threads for the plans.

Bill.

bwgose · Post by **bwgose** » 26 Oct 2009, 20:35

Hi Lee, Bill.

Thank you both for posting to my question.
Bill Thank you very much for the repair document.

I will review and plan to start on the repair this weekend.

I have not yet located the crankshaft holding tool or plans for it but will continue looking.

Best Regards,

Brian

Post by **billofdurham** » 27 Oct 2009, 12:18

I have not yet located the crankshaft holding tool or plans for it but will continue looking.

This link will take you to the page for the holding tool plans on Swedishbricks: Special Tool Plans

Bill.