1998 S70 - Which timing belt kit to get?

Post by **firekiller75** » 07 Oct 2009, 06:52

Since I have a newer style tensioner, does anyone know the size of the Torx (I assume) bolt that holds it on? Is it a T-45? Planning on doing the work this afternoon.

Thanks, Adam.

FCPEURO · Post by **FCPEURO** » 07 Oct 2009, 08:06

300 dollars,

. That car was a steal. You could have blown the motor and parted it out for twice as much as that. Good find.

Post by **firekiller75** » 07 Oct 2009, 08:12

Thanks, ordered the timing stuff from you

Out for delivery from our friends at UPS, so looking to do this project this afternoon. Does your kit have instructions? If so, does it list the size of the tensioner bolt?

FCPEURO · Post by **FCPEURO** » 07 Oct 2009, 08:38

They don't come with instructions, but here is a great how-to.

Post by **firekiller75** » 07 Oct 2009, 09:01

I've looked through that how-to, but it's for the older-style tensioner. Funny, my IPD cam lock came with instructions (for the old tensioner, as well)

Post by **firekiller75** » 08 Oct 2009, 06:28

Well, did the timing belt yesterday... Took me about 4 hours total... 2 of which were cursing at the belt, trying to get it on. That newer style tensioner works very differently!

In case anyone stumble on this thread when wanting to change the newer style tensioner, here's what worked for me:

I originally bolted the tensioner down tight, then tried to slip the belt over it while holding pressure on the tensioner adjustment (the spring-loaded arm). After an hour and a half of struggling with that, I switched strategies. I noticed near where the mounting bolt was on the front of the tensioner, there was an oblong metal plate with an allen head hole. When I put the allen wrench in it, it was tight. I loosened the mounting bolt, then the plate would turn. Mine started off in the 3 o'clock position, and I turned it counterclockwise to the 12 o'clock position. Leaving the bolt loose, I put the belt on, of course making sure everything was tight, and with some force, it slipped right on the tensioner. I then turned the allen head back to the 3 o'clock position and tightened the bolt. Drives wonderfully again!

As a side note, I had purchased the IPD cam lock. While I feel like the piece of mind was priceless, the piece of mind was only $25 bucks! BUY ONE!!!!

Good luck with your project!
Adam.

FCPEURO · Post by **FCPEURO** » 08 Oct 2009, 07:08

Nice job, glad it worked out for you. I have to second the cam locking tool. It is worth the piece of mind.

Migilla · Post by **Migilla** » 30 Nov 2009, 18:29

Did you do the water pump also? My local Volvo guy told me it should be done, "while we're in there anyway."

Post by **firekiller75** » 01 Dec 2009, 07:19

I did change mine, but the car had 182k at the time, and I didn't know if it had ever been changed.

Everyone says something different, but I like your mechanic's philosophy if the price isn't too bad.

Migilla · Post by **Migilla** » 05 Jan 2010, 17:25

FCP,
Can you provide me with the part numbers needed for my 98 S70? VIN YV1LS5576W2532659. Will be doing the swap in a month or so.
129K miles and an unknown history.

Thanks.

PS, do I get a discount for ordering from you?

1998 S70 - Which timing belt kit to get?

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