1998 V70 Cambelt change with hydraulic tensioner

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Hi folks

There's such a mish mash of info re which models have mechanical or hydraulic timing belt tensioners so I just grubbed in and pulled my cover to check what my wagon has..... and indeed I do have a hydraulic tensioner on my Australian delivered V70 AWD (build date of 7/97).

Funnily enough my workshop manual purports to cover models from 1996 - 2000 however doesn't even mention a hydraulic tensioner!???

I'm sure the procedure for doing the cambelt change has been discussed before however I haven't been able to track it down by searching. Could I trouble someone to please point me in the right direction re this job?

Cheers in advance

[vjaneczko]

Over here we call them timing belts

This is one of the best write-ups on the subject:
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =1&t=19831
It features a turbo engine so some of the parts may differ, but the steps should be the same.

Take a peek at this page and you'll see plenty of other help:
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =1&t=47793

[erikv11]

This is a classic link for timing belt DIY, been up for like 8 years, simple, well illustrated and crystal clear:

http://volvospeed.com/volvo_repairs_how ... hange.html

[rspi]

It's the same as the 850. Turbo or not it's the same. Easy to follow.

As for the tensioner, compress it with a clamp very slowly, maybe 1/2 turn every 5 minutes. If it leaks any fluid, change it.

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That's terrific folks. Thanks VERY much indeed. Ah yes.... 'timing belts' it'll be from now on.

cheers!

[precopster]

If you need a hand the first time around, and you're in my area (Northern suburbs) more than happy to lend a hand with your cambe...I mean timing belt. We can exchange some ideas about the maintenance of these beasts and share a common interest. PM me if that appeals.

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awesome, pm sent