2012 T5 S60 Timing Belt replacement

Fourthvolvo1 · Post by **Fourthvolvo1** » 03 Dec 2019, 10:12

Im contemplating replacing my timing belt. Several shops and dealer are quoting $900-1500 for parts and labor. I have done several timing belts on a 1995 850 and a 2006 S60 T5, neither car was very difficult. Anything different or more difficult with the 2012 S60 T5 as I have not been able to find much information online and the Chiltons DIY is virtually useless also. Looks like the motor mount on the passenger side is different and will require the engine to be supported on that side.
In the 850, I replaced the water pump only once and in the previous S60 I never did. I drove the two cars for a combined 600,000 miles. Any comments on the water pump longevity on the newer Volvo engines?
Thanks in advance.

Fourthvolvo1 · Post by **Fourthvolvo1** » 03 Dec 2019, 11:29

The 2006 S60 was a 2.5 T not T5.

Fourthvolvo1 · Post by **Fourthvolvo1** » 18 Dec 2019, 06:21

Completed timing belt replacement. Not much different than the previous 4 belt replacements. Due to the problems I experienced in the previous timing belt replacement on an older S60, with the exhaust camshaft moving so readily, I purchased a cam-lock tool which was very helpful. Also on the 2012 S60 its very difficult to get a straight line of sight for alignment between the rear camshaft timing mark and the cover. What I found very helpful was someone mentioned on another forum that there are 18 teeth on the belt between the two camshaft timing marks. This also was the first time that I had to remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer and with a 3 jaw puller it came off readily.

Eric66 · Post by **Eric66** » 24 Feb 2020, 19:55

Hi Tom,
I have a 2013 Volvo T5 S60 that is coming up on 100K. I havent been able to locate any MOP's (method of procedure) on it either. So I'm going to get quotes from the local Volvo specialists and if that makes me vomit in my throat, I'll tackle it myself. Last one I did was on an '04 2.5T. Which cam lock tool did you purchase?

Regards,
Eric

astrogence · Post by **astrogence** » 02 Dec 2023, 18:09

Eric66 wrote: ↑24 Feb 2020, 19:55 Hi Tom,
I have a 2013 Volvo T5 S60 that is coming up on 100K. I havent been able to locate any MOP's (method of procedure) on it either. So I'm going to get quotes from the local Volvo specialists and if that makes me vomit in my throat, I'll tackle it myself. Last one I did was on an '04 2.5T. Which cam lock tool did you purchase?

Regards,
Eric

Did you ever get a quote for a timing belt replacement? I need one replaced ASAP but can't find any tutorials on it

Post by **regent** » 04 Dec 2023, 12:50

Here is a set of VIDA procedures for the 2012 S60 T5 in pdf

Hope this helps

PS
I've never ever gotten a quote for a timing belt replacement, only heard stealership rumors like an arm+leg+tax

krassigr · Post by **krassigr** » 13 May 2024, 10:24

Wow! Great instructions.