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Volvo Timing Belt & Water Pump Replacement (Serpentine Belt, Idler, Tensioner – 850 Turbo) FCP Euro
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I would also like to know where you found a T45 socket+wrench that fits in that space. I don’t have anything even close!
wow thanks… very helpfull and understandable…
We actually didn’t take the idler pulley off, we used a strange combination of extensions and swivels to get the right length, changing it up for almost every bolt. A decent extension set can go a long way to helping with this job. Hope that helps.
how did you get the idler pully off, what ratchet did you use to get the clearance with the T45 socket? Sears Offset handle? or SnapOn?
Great video, thanks! I used it to change the timing belt and water pump on my 1996 Volvo. Before you start the job, make sure you have a T-45 Torx bit. For the serpentine belt tool, I used a square block of aluminum, about 19mm x 19mm, and held it with an adjustable wrench. Remonving the timing belt was the trickiest part: pulling didn’t work, so try wiggling and pushing it through the narrow opening. Had to take gloves off to really feel where the belt was.
Another great write up FCP/Ben. I will tackle this job on my 98 C70 soon, need to buy a cam lock tool thanks for the tip! Can i please request a 850/x70 series manual clutch change 🙂 need to do that soon as well.
The change interval is 105k, it’s the same procedure as either this video or our s60 timing belt change video, it depends on the tensioner as 1999 was a split year. Hope that helps.
What is the recommended service interval for replacing the timing belt on a 1999 V70? The video shows replacing the timing belt on a 96 850 turbo. Is the 99 V70 pretty much the same process?
if you are smart always and i mean always after water pump is installed refill with water and check for any leaks .the resume putting everything back together. ie learned from mis aligined gasket
Technically as long as your timing belt is not broken you can make three of your own marks (with a paint marker) and still be ok. right?
You’ll have to remove the tensioner to get the pump out, you might want to consider replacing the tensioner while you have the components out, but if you can’t you can compress it in a vice and use a hard metal pin, a nail or otherwise, to keep the tensioner open until you replace it. Hope that helps.
You’ll have to remove the tensioner to get the pump out, you might want to consider replacing the tensioner while you have the components out, but if you can’t you can compress it in a vice and use a hard metal pin (a nail or otherwise) to keep the tensioner open until you replace it. Hope that helps.
Where can i get the same cam lock tool as you used in this video?
I want to replace *ONLY* my water pump. Is it possible to access it independantly from removing the belts, idler, and tensioner? If no, and I want to reuse my tensioner, how do I deal with the “pin” issue?
Success!! First I found that the belt was caught on a bolt near the crankshaft pulley. While releasing it gave more slack, it still wasn’t enough; or as much as in the video. After trying different things what made the difference was starting with the tensioner followed by the water pump and the camshafts (exhaust then intake) direct to the crankshaft and then fitting it over the edge of the idler pulley. Ben and FCP, thanks for the lifeline
You might want to try the assembly in a different order, try doing the tensioner first instead of last.
Thanks. Its a 1998 S70. As instructed in the video, I have not yet pulled the pin.Since the tensioner was the first to come out before removing the belt, I tried that in reverse. After getting the belt on, I couldn’t install and secure the tensioner while pushing up on the idler pulley.
What year is the car you’re doing the service to? With the hydraulic tensioner, make sure you keep the retaining pin in until you’re absolutely sure you have proper engine timing. If you have a manual tensioner, just loosen it and you’ll be fine.
Thanks for the video. Its great in combination with the manual. Changed the water pump, and the tensioner and pulleys. Frustrated with the belt though. Unable to install the belt as easily as in the video; new or old belt. No slack with which to position the belt around the tensioner idler
5:18 – 5:29 LOL
You’re going to want to use a camshaft holder on the back of the head to keep the camshafts in time while you removed the front sprockets to change out the seals. Check the description for a link to the holder, hope that helps.
I believe the full capacity is around 7l, but you’ll probably only drain between 4-5. When we did the 850 coolant video I believe we used about 4l of 50/50 mix to top it back off. Hope that helps.
I am doing this plus the water pump this coming weekend, on my xc70 and s80.
one question I have, is how much anti freeze do I need to drain??
How about a video covering the replacement of cam seals and any other suggested ancillary repairs that we should consider when we’re doing the timing belt service? If not coming up soon, please reply with your suggestions.
A timer would not be a great idea. I don’t do the entire job at once, we have to set up for each shot. You can find out “book time” online though.
Great video! Very helpful!
I really like your videos, they give us the confidence to do it ourselves. I agree that providing an exact tool list would be helpful, especially before the parts arrive and the car is disassembled! Please consider adding an elapse timer from the start of the job to completion. While you edit the video to less than 15 minutes, it would be nice to know how long it really takes. At the same time time, would like to know how much time the service manual allots for each task.
The bearings should be smooth and tight. If it has any slop or spins too freely, it is time to change that pump before any damage is caused.
Telekinesis should be fine, Carrie.
Do I need tools to do this or can I use telekinesis?
It could make some bad noises, maybe it leaks, or you might have just hit the service mileage and you know it’s smart to change it. You could also be stranded, that could be a sign something is wrong. Hope that helps.
how do you know the water pump needs replacing?
TY WM !!!
ps. your videos are awesome, if I could make a wish, it would be to make some more videos based on the P2-cars. 00-07 V70 for example. Any how, these videos are much appreciated.
This must be the best looked after 850 in the world, considering all the videos you guys have made feauturing it.
Volvo changed to a newer style of tensioner in 1999. There is a bolt right in the center that you loosen and it comes right off. You use an alen key to adjust the tension.
It would be nice to know the tools used. The length extensions and such. The space is so tight that the right combo and style is critical. Also getting the timing belt around and behind the crank pulley is tricky because of these knubs the belt needs to pass by. It is a little puzzle. Thanks for the tip on swinging the tensioner over!
Great video. I have 04 xc70 and I can’t get the tensioner removed. What tool are you using? Thanks.
First time I ever saw of replacing timing belt without the need to remove the crank pulley. Swedish engineering is nothing to scoff at.
Sweet, blooper reel footage
Thanks for posting the video, it helps to see it all done in sequence. These videos are much appreciated support for your customers!
And this is why I stopped working on my own car. Good video.
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