Timing belt cover

papasven · Post by **papasven** » 31 Jul 2010, 16:05

2000 V70XC
For cripes sake!! Does this cover just "pop" off or what. It looks like there are pressure points to maybe push on and release the clip doo-das but I don't want to just start prying the cover off. thanks papa

Post by **JDS60R** » 31 Jul 2010, 18:57

Usually several 10mm bolts

Post by **JDS60R** » 31 Jul 2010, 19:01

Here you go - 2 bolts
Please see attached

papasven · Post by **papasven** » 01 Aug 2010, 09:29

Thanks JD that will come in handy. Now that I have the belt off , I look back over other posts and see that people are talking about lining up the valley on the crank as well as the top ends. I did not follow that procedure. I am assuming that I can install the new belt , not moving the crank and making sure the top marks end up where they left off.

It is too late for me to put the old belt on as I have pulled the tensioner. There seems to be VERY limited info on this car.

Post by **Pauloil** » 01 Aug 2010, 11:16

um...

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =1&t=19831

Post by **bigdaddylee82** » 01 Aug 2010, 11:22

You just need to read and do a little more research before diving in to something like this, no offense intended but there's a plethora of info on the Volvo 5 cylinder on this site alone, not to mention all of the other Volvo forums. The Repair Database here, and Bay 13 on Volvospeed.com have got the answer to all of the common maintenance questions and a few hundred not so common ones. Also if you don't have one go buy a Haynes or Chilton's manual for your car. My Haynes manual has a good step by step for timing belt replacement.

Now that you've got the old belt off, just make damn sure you don't turn the crank or either cam, and you shouldn't have any problems. Even when lining up the stamped marks on the crank and cams I use a Sharpie to mark them and help me see things easier. There's a tool to lock the cams in place to keep them from turning, but I've never had to use one, some are more comfortable using the tool, but if you mark everything and triple check your marks you won't have any problems.

- Lee

papasven · Post by **papasven** » 01 Aug 2010, 11:39

the book has not been published that addresses the 2000 , they say 1998 - 2000 but not necessarily true. IPD sells the manual but the reviews debunk it.

The cam lock tool is said (by IPD) not to work on the 2000 and yet when I talked to their mechanic AT the store he said it would work but was not necessary. He also said that the installation instructions were included in the TB kit.....NOT

Post by **JDS60R** » 01 Aug 2010, 11:41

Sure - but you will get strong feedback from others and this is for good reason.

If the cams and crank have not moved then theoretically you can mark them and realign your marks while putting the new belt on.
( See post below on cars with VVT - this is does not hold true for VVT cars)

Before you start the motor remove the plugs and make sure the actual marks line up. These motors bend valves quite easily and many have had to spend hundreds and hours of their time not heeding this warning. The starter motor has more than enough power to bend the valves significantly. This is why I recommend the extra step of removing the plugs and turning the crank "by hand" to make sure the Volvo marks are aligned before starting the cars.

Depending on your tensioner there are many posts on how to safely compress or set the tensioner. If you see oil leakage then replace the tensioner before reassembly. Otherwise it will fail shortly and you will have to pull the head.

Also note that many of the cars without variable valve timing (regular gear on cams)have the cam sprockets move a little. Readjusting them to the center of there adjustment seems to improve overall power and drivability.

Post by **JDS60R** » 01 Aug 2010, 11:44

Here is the procedure. You will also need the procedure for resetting the VVT if you did not release the tension on it prior to removal.

Post by **JDS60R** » 01 Aug 2010, 11:49

Here is the VVT removal procedure. You do not need to take it off but the first steps explain unloading the VVT by turning the crank forward and then back. You will need to do this by hand to address if your marks are correct. The VVT gives about 30 degrees of play or so to the cam so even if your mark didn't move your cam may have.