2000 XC 70 Anybody know where someone could rent this?

MilwaukeeV70owner · Post by **MilwaukeeV70owner** » 26 Sep 2015, 12:06

Timing Locking Tool Set Volvo Crankshaft Camshaft Cam Engine Alignment USA

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Timing-Locking- ... 1688579456

live in the MIlwaukee area & I'm not interested in buying this tool.

Post by **kahl** » 26 Sep 2015, 12:13

If you can't find one locally PM me. Make sure you chase the threads on the intake cam before you screw in the lock tool.

Post by **tryingbe** » 26 Sep 2015, 15:20

An electronic impact will take the nut off the crank just fine. There is no need for the tool.

MilwaukeeV70owner · Post by **MilwaukeeV70owner** » 26 Sep 2015, 15:41

I'll be changing my timing belt & camshaft seals. Everything I've read indicated the need for this

Post by **tryingbe** » 26 Sep 2015, 15:59

Nope. You don't need the locking tool to change timing belt, or any seals.

Time the engine to zero then use a marker to mark everything (position of cam pulleys to cam shafts, #1 pulley to #1 shaft, #2 pulley to #2 shaft, etc) before taking things off and you'll be fine.

Cam locking tool is a waste time, money, and effort in my opinion. Yes, timing belt is off, so take care and not move the camshafts, it's not that hard.

Post by **precopster** » 26 Sep 2015, 17:05

Let's see now I think I've tallied 8 or 9 timing belts on CVVT engines (not dual CVVT though)

All were done without a locking tool. A lot of stuff to get out of the way in order to fit a locking tool. It would turn a 2 hour job into a 4 hour job.

Take a look at FCP's video for timing belt change:

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 26 Sep 2015, 20:48

Mike, how do you get the CVVT hub indexed properly and the center torx screw torqued down without the cam adjustment tool? I tried on my first '99 but I couldn't get it right without the tool.

The good news to the OP is that, if you do ultimately have to buy the tool, it is about $100 cheaper than it was a few years ago. I think the best deal I could find when I bought mine was $160.

...Lee

Post by **precopster** » 27 Sep 2015, 04:46

Sorry about my lack of attention. I was thinking about timing belt change.

The tools are going to come in handy

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 27 Sep 2015, 11:21

MilwaukeeV70owner wrote:I'll be changing my timing belt & camshaft seals. Everything I've read indicated the need for this

With a CVVT engine you really do.

...Lee