V70, off the gas it drifts left

[MadeInJapan]

Wow, you ask a lot of questions- most of the answers are Yes...
But you have an '04...that means CCVT on the exhaust cam.
read up on how to deal with that- there's write up on this forum...you have to go past the top etched marks and then come back in order to lock the CCVT hub in place..then take the belt off- it should stay.
marks lined up isn't really TTC but it's where things need to be.
Yes, on the water pump, especially if you don't know the history of the car. They usually crap out before the next change.
Aisin is the one to buy- it's OEM...just Volvo etched off of the unit.
Otherwise buy all Volvo parts...
Good luck!!

[jonesg]

you have an '04...that means CCVT on the exhaust cam.
read up on how to deal with that- there's write up on this forum...you have to go past the top etched marks and then come back in order to lock the CCVT hub in place..then take the belt off- it should stay.
marks lined up isn't really TTC but it's where things need to be.

I've been watching youtube vids, theres no mention of any CCVT.
First I've heard of this, then again I've only owned it 2 weeks.

[MadeInJapan]

Yes, you have it- trust me...if you face the engine from the passenger side of the car, right next to the plastic cover on the TB, left side, you'll see that that side (exhaust side) is built up some compared to the other (intake side)- that's the constant velocity valve timing (CVVT) solenoid. It takes some special care but those who have done a lot of timing belts like it as it helps lock the cams in place when used correctly during a TB change.
Ooops...I see your confusion- I said CCVT. I meant CVVT...
I was just reading about base V70 for '04 and there is a possibility the CVVT is on the intake side on your car- the turbo V70 (for '04) have it on the exhaust side. As years progressed, Volvo added it on both sides and the cars had dual CVVT. I'm almost 100% certain though that it is on one side or another on yours...just check and it it has CVVT, then you are actually in better shape for the TB swap than without it, although you'll have to go past the line-up marks and then back to them (like explained above- about 1/4 turn) before removing the belt...

[jonesg]

it helps lock the cams in place when used correctly during a TB change.

I have the cam locking tool, can I not just use that as I see in the youtube videos?

[MadeInJapan]

it helps lock the cams in place when used correctly during a TB change.

I have the cam locking tool, can I not just use that as I see in the youtube videos?

Sure, if you have the tool, use it!!

[JRL]

Oh for God's sake!
You should (almost) ALWAYS replace both sides and it ALWAYS needs to be aligned.
If you have worn spring seats, that too will never keep the camber set and the front end will always move around!
I think your Volvo needs to be looked at by a qualified mechanic, it sounds as if MANY parts need to be replaced (and tires too).
Inner and outer tie rods need to be looked at by a pro, steering rack needs to be looked at by a pro, etc etc.
Your front struts are probably so worn out that those too may need to be replaced.
If it has over 100K miles, they're worn!

When I bought my current 2007 FWD V70, it too dove a bit to one side on acceleration. It was in near perfect shape but had worn (but not broken) spring seats and I could tell was just a little out of alignment. To me, who needs a perfect front end to enjoy driving any car, I dove into it right away.
I wound up replacing many parts that were slightly worn but the combination of everything being just a bit off, and/or a bit worn, made it drive like crap (to me).
Now it literally drives and feels like a brand new Volvo and it still has those so-so tires on it that it came with, (those will be changed soon when the wallet builds back up a bit)!

170K? Yes do a water pump
If you don't have the right tools do install cam seals that makes the job very tough
Do not continue to drive it with a wet timing belt.
If you're good enough a mechanic to be able to do this yourself, I'm at a complete lack of understanding why you don't understand about front suspensions.
At this mileage EVERYTHING pretty much needs replacing. The good part is that if you basically like what you bought, if everything is repaired/replaced, these will drive like almost a new car once again but you WILL be spending money on parts
FYI
A 2.4 is a non turbo, the rest are all turbos and are 2.5Ts

[jonesg]

So far I've spent almost $1000 on parts. Looks like I might be needing the rear cam locking tool too, another $112.

[JRL]

You're going to be spending a heck of a lot more to get a 170K mile Volvo back to a near stage 0

[jonesg]

it helps lock the cams in place when used correctly during a TB change.

I have the cam locking tool, can I not just use that as I see in the youtube videos?

Sure, if you have the tool, use it!!

Do I also need the rear cam locking tool?
I removed the cam cover today, it has 2 cvvt solenoids, intake and exhaust. Does that further complicate the matter?
I watched a youtube video , the particular engine only had 1 cvvt. Waiting for a haynes book and parts now.

[nsjames]

If you're good enough a mechanic to be able to do this yourself, I'm at a complete lack of understanding why you don't understand about front suspensions.

you know not everything has a macpherson strut right?

you want me to school you on 5 link and triangulated four link geometry?
I mean, if you're capable of turning the wrenches I don't see how you can't understand anti squat, dive and roll center.

OP.
having two CVVT solenoids doesn't change the procedure much. you just have to make sure that the cam gears are properly indexed, then install the locking bar to keep the cams stationary. upon reinstallation you just have to make sure your index marks line up.