Belt tensioner torx bit

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 21 Mar 2018, 05:53

04 XC70
Can someone tell what size the torx bit is for the tensioner on the drive belt? I have borrowed the bit in the past and remember it being a T75 but I want to be sure before I buy one. Thanks!

Post by **cn90** » 21 Mar 2018, 06:26

Search forum, but I think it is T60.
I wrote the tricks in the XC90 forum.

Post by **oragex** » 21 Mar 2018, 07:25

If you have the 14mm bolt in the center (there may be a cover over it), you can grab it by this bolt @ 19:20 in this video

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 21 Mar 2018, 08:07

I did search and nothing came up.

Post by **jonesg** » 21 Mar 2018, 08:16

turbotim2 wrote: 21 Mar 2018, 05:53 04 XC70
Can someone tell what size the torx bit is for the tensioner on the drive belt? I have borrowed the bit in the past and remember it being a T75 but I want to be sure before I buy one. Thanks!

T60 or 14mm is correct.
The fcp tool makes it easier to get in there.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo- ... -8760#desc

Post by **erikv11** » 21 Mar 2018, 18:13

14 mm is correct and so much easier than a torx head bit or socket.

Consider a ratcheting 14 mm box wrench with a pipe over it to make the lever long. Then the job is simple and you have a nice wrench you can use in dozens of other places.

Post by **cn90** » 21 Mar 2018, 19:38

I wrote the detailed DIY timing belt, water pump etc. for 2005 XC90.
All the tricks are there.

DIY: 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T Timing Belt, Water Pump, Serpentine Belt
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=83521

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 21 Mar 2018, 19:45

Thanks, I have done a bunch of timing belts on these just couldn't remember that torx.

Post by **abscate** » 22 Mar 2018, 04:24

I believe the transition from Torx to 14mm hex head was in the ba$tards 1999.

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 22 Mar 2018, 04:27

My 04 is definitely torx not hex.