Timing Belt /Serpentine Belt Change In Progress Questions

Post by **1997volvo850** » 19 May 2010, 19:25

Both ways...one way I strip it...

I suspect it's clockwise to remove due to counter clockwise rotation on pulley. But I can wait for an expert...

I'm amazed the Haynes manual has nothing on this.

Another problem...can't get IPD cam locking tool into position. It wants to go for 3 out of
4 prongs. If they had tapered the ends slightly it would work...

NcTrooper10722001 · Post by **NcTrooper10722001** » 19 May 2010, 19:27

Nothing specific on alldata.. seems to me that it would be a lefty-loosey.. Drive tensioners are usually the one with the bass-ackwards bolts when applicable..

NcTrooper10722001 · Post by **NcTrooper10722001** » 19 May 2010, 19:28

I wouldnt hold my breath waiting.. when you can try it both ways and see which way it goes.. Ive been doin it 18 years and hasnt failed me yet..10-4

Post by **1997volvo850** » 19 May 2010, 19:30

I suppose you're right. If it were strange (right-loosey) then I suspect it would be mentioned in a lot
of places in red type.

With this group I'm usually talking about waiting only five minutes. Thanks.

Post by **jblackburn** » 19 May 2010, 19:53

It's a Counter-clockwise bolt (to remove). No idea about that old grease, but I'd be inclined to leave it alone if it's anything like the old cans of stuff I find in my dad's garage.

Post by **cn90** » 19 May 2010, 20:04

No Timing Belt lasts 230K miles. I am sure it was changed at 100-120K or so.

If I were you, at 230K, I'd replace everything in that area!
- Timing belt for sure.
- Cam seals x2
- Crank seal x1
- TB tensioner + Pulley
- Idler Pulley
- Water Pump for sure.

For Drive belt:
- New Drive Belt
- New Tensioner and Pulley Combo
- New Idler Pulley

Items #2 and 7:

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Post by **1997volvo850** » 19 May 2010, 20:32

[quote="cn90"]No Timing Belt lasts 230K miles. I am sure it was changed at 100-120K or so.

If I were you, at 230K, I'd replace everything in that area!

/quote]

I have a new OEM water pump, OEM timing belt kit, new auxiliary belt.

1) - Timing belt for sure. YES
2) - Cam seals x2 I'm new to all of this. I don't think I am knowledgeable enough to do the cam
seals and crank seals. I believe I need a tool to lock the cams when I have
things apart. Tell me how much the dealer charges and I may reconsider.
3) - Crank seal x1

4) - TB tensioner + Pulley YES
5) - Idler Pulley YES
6) - Water Pump for sure. YES

For Drive belt:
7) - New Drive Belt YES

- New Tensioner and Pulley Combo NO I don't believe this makes any noise. The roller turns smoothly. I was planning
to grease the roller as preventative maintenance. What about replacing just the
tensioner pulley? FCP Groton sells these (aftermarket) separately.
9) - New Idler Pulley NO This squeals a little. I was planning to apply grease and see if the noise
goes away. Other forums report success doing this. I would definitely
keep an eye (more like ear) on it.

I still have potential white smoke problem so doing too much now doesn't make sense if I can't pass inspection.
I am willing to revisit #2, #3, #8, #9 if car passes inspection. #8 and #9 should be easy.

Thanks for the feedback...

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 20 May 2010, 00:35

$500 for a TB job at the dealer? Maybe if you are married to them

Prices are usually upwards of $900.

Post by **1997volvo850** » 20 May 2010, 14:28

No response to my difficulties with getting the IPD locking tool on.

As noted in the picture in a previous post the marks were not perfect.

I'm wondering if this is why the IPD cam tool is not going in properly.

Should I remove the belt and move the cam slightly to install the cam tool?

Post by **cn90** » 20 May 2010, 15:12

That IPD tool is useless. I don't use it:
http://volvoforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17766

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