Timing Belt Change

Japedo · Post by **Japedo** » 30 Mar 2013, 05:23

The ipd cam holder posted says its only for 1998 and prior "without Vvt"

mandomex1 · Post by **mandomex1** » 30 Mar 2013, 09:06

I did my 2000 V40 a while back and my 04 V70 recently via the Fcp Groton youtube video and a few diagrams. I will admit it was a bit stressful without locking cams but it came out perfect! Good luck!

Post by **chrism** » 30 Mar 2013, 14:11

The only hazard is if someone turns the crank shaft while the belt is off. (Hide the car keys!)

The only other thing that would cause the crank to turn is when you loosen or tighten the damper bolt, and that will only be done when the either the old belt is in place (for loosen) or the new belt (for tighten) either time of which the cams will turn with it.

Japedo · Post by **Japedo** » 30 Mar 2013, 17:10

I am considering doing some work on volvo's
For customers in my spare time.
So I built the cam lock for added assurance when working
On other people cars.

I've done 3 in the past without a cam lock. But now I won't be nervous about it being off a tooth or something..

Don65Stang · Post by **Don65Stang** » 06 Apr 2013, 21:40

I've read both a 70k and 100k mile change interval. So which is correct for an 04 V70 2.4L?

Post by **JRL** » 07 Apr 2013, 06:09

105K
Technically if you read your owners manual Volvo changed to a 120K mile change in 2004.
Personally up to and thru the 07s I do them at 105K, the 70K change is up to and thru M/Y 1998.
I don't trust either a belt or a tensioner to last until 120,000 miles

Don65Stang · Post by **Don65Stang** » 07 Apr 2013, 06:37

Cool. Thanks! I just bought the car, an 04 V70, and will take delivery on Wednesday. One thing I do with every car is read the owner's manual from cover to cover. I'm kind of geeky like that but there is a lot of very good info in the OM.

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