How to replace the timing belt, water pump & rollers on the Volvo 850, S70, V70, etc. Pt 1-2 - VOTD

[@TungusVetterli]

I have to say, 100% honest and accurate information provided here. As a Volvo tech of 20+ years, I can say this guy is VERY credible.

[@TungusVetterli]

I can also tell you all... the stock 8xx and S series jacks are junk and prone to failure. ALWAYS use jack stands. NEVER rely on just the jack.

[@TungusVetterli]

kevin james The tentioner bolt: I always pressure wash the front of the motor and let it dry. Then use a QUALITY T45 dipped in 90 weight, and cover it, and the bolt with JB weld and let it set for 20 min. NO chance of stripping. Works like a charm. (I have had a couple break though).

[@RobertDIY]

kevin james Thank you for the support and for watching. :)

[@RobertDIY]

kevin james I agree 100%. I had one blow out one me just after pulling a jack stand. I'm so glad the tire was on.

[@Funckinnutcase]

I am doing my first timing belt now. I have the timing marks lined up perfectly at the top, but the two marks on the crankshaft are one tooth over from the mark that is supposed to be between them. I'm assuming that this is not out of time enough to greatly affect the cars performance, but not really sure. Should I just line everything up before putting the new belt on?

[@JohnDoe-zb6rx]

Hey Robert, I Just wanted to thank you for your support last night of the phone, and for what you have done for the Volvo community and its owners. Your video's and tutorials point out what other video's just don't do. You fill in the in-between steps, that no other Internet repair video's do. Thank You for sharing your expertise. I actually almost gave up in my driveway on my 2000 V70 SE today, but through a lot of watching and taking notes of your video's "I actually got it done". Can't thank you enough, Ray

[@RobertDIY]

+John Doe you are welcome.

[@susanmikos6166]

Awesome job sir. Looking at a S70 for my son that needs water pump. This video is very helpful as I haven't wrenched in years because I'm battling cancer. Anyway I was professional mechanic for decades before that. This will probably be first chance I get to work on a car with my son so I appreciate your thorough work with this vid. Take care. Thank you

[@RobertDIY]

Susan Mikos Thanks for watching. What year is the S70? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmXKXqpqhL2YeNk

[@gdcatalyst7812]

Thanks Robert, I just bought a 1994 850 turbo last month and I've been breathing it back to life bit by bit. Your videos are essentially the whole reason it's on the road right now. I just did a timing belt and thanks to you and your tips on how to do the job, I did it in a few hours and the car runs like a top

[@RobertDIY]

Awesome, keep up the great work!

[@joeymitchell3863]

9 years down the road and this information is still saving folks hundreds in maintenance mechanic costs and thousands in "dang, I should have changed that thing like the manual said" costs. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome. thanks for watching.

[@joeymitchell3863]

@@RobertDIY My pleasure. I also dig the fact that you go fishing in your Volvo! Shows that you do use and drive them yourself.

[@edumaker-alexgibson]

I saw that tool bolt painted yellow, and instantly knew this is a man with real experience to listen to!

[@RobertDIY]

LOL, thanks for watching.

[@servo5651]

I just bought a used S70. With your knowledge and videos I’m able to restore it. It’s really fast car for the economy. I was looking for videos to upgrade the custom wheels but nothing on them. Well I just wanted to say thank you for staying on top of this vehicle.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@servo5651]

@@RobertDIY the passenger side hood latch won’t close. Any suggestions? One side shuts the others open

[@servo5651]

@@RobertDIY I got the Volvo s70 fixed and running great. All of a sudden I’m the morning a huge pile of oil by the harmonic balance. I removed the entire timing covers nothing. But oil is dripping. The crankshaft seals dry. You know what it is

[@jerryblevins4561]

I have a 97 Volvo 850 GLT and have done all repairs myself since owning it....I just want to say thanks to Robert....His DIY videos have made all the difference...Without Robert's DIY videos I couldn't have done any of it...Great DIY videos so thanks again Robert ..

[@RobertDIY]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@ShortiezR6]

Robertthank you so much bruh😭😭 keep on making these volvo vids for us pleasee

[@RobertDIY]

Ok

[@thomlep]

A very important point on the T45 socket. That bit has a very shallow fit into the bolt. Take your time. Many of these how-to videos skip over the finesse sometimes required to pull a bolt or slip a belt on. Robert has a way of making note of these areas where experience and finesse is often glossed over. Well done!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@futuresoundamsterdam]

Hi Robert-thankyou so much for this video-it's a job that I've been putting off for months now, because the procedure is never totally clear in the the service manual. You've covered it in such a way that I'm off to the garage to get down to work!Kind regards, Stef, Amsterdam NL

[@RobertDIY]

iksnizdaso Good deal. Not a task to be put off for long. ;)

[@Perly53]

Hi Robert. First of all, awesome trip you took to help out folks! I still have several videos to watch of your trip. I just took 2 days to replace my timing belt, tensioner, tensioner pulley, idler pulley and water pump. My 95 850 wagon has 186K now. I also replaced the fuel filter and cabin air filter. So it's running really well. Thanks for all your help with the timing belt videos! It went smoother than I expected. My best to you and your wife.

[@RobertDIY]

Ricky P. Thank you Rick, glad the videos helped.

[@litsci1877]

Thank you! My mechanic just flagged my timing belt as an issue -- I don't drive much so I haven't hit the mileage, but the car's 22 years old. Now that I know what he's talking about and what's involved with replacement, I'm not driving that thing till it's time to go back there. Bus only for a couple of weeks.

[@RobertDIY]

Probably a good idea.

[@Simple_Classic_Cars]

My Volvo hero here! I now buy those 850's systematically, all thanks to this good man.

[@RobertDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@andrewcutthroat31]

My 00 GLT SE didn't have any way to line the cam gears up using the timing cover. The cam gears line up with (what I'm assuming) some permanent marker lines someone from the factory drew on the block, gears end up both pointing straight up. There is no hydraulic tensioner. I was really weirded out to see it like that, but I was able to get it done with the help of your videos. You're a gem to Volvo owners everywhere. Thank you so much!

[@RobertDIY]

Sounds like you used the wrong video.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@andrewcutthroat31]

Robert DIY Looks like it. I have a P80 but it does have the RN engine. Thanks for the clarification.

[@Armadill0h]

No matter where I am in life, I know Robert DIY got my back.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@miikkulipakvilits785]

As a first timer mk1 v70 owner, you sir are an lifesaver!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks. Several people told me that the tool count helps a lot so I do my best to remember to post it. I actually film the tools at the end of the job so I don't miss any.

[@PEGuyMadison]

Thanks for your time posting this! I just picked up a mint 04 XC70 for my 16 year old daughter for $800.. with 207k miles who knows when the belt was last changed but that's the first thing on the list. Runs great but I figure with some easy service she will see another 50k miles.

[@RobertDIY]

+Guy Madison Good deal.

[@irishangel1118]

+Robert DIY i has a timing belt replaced with cam seals and crank seal what i want to ask is it was done by a shop and my car is running hot i paid 270.00 for the timing belt and everything water pump ect. some one told me it would be the water pump but i know my heater core is leaking would that be why it is running hot? or wiuld it be the water pump?

[@irishangel1118]

+Jennifer Quinn my car is c70 con. 2000 2.4 engine

[@avion195]

Excellent video by a knowledgeable technician. Very clear explanation which helped me make a purchase decision on an older Volvo. Thank you !

[@RobertDIY]

avion195 You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@thomasnilsson3364]

Thanks for this video, I've driven Volvo cars for about 25 yrs but mostley single cams i.e. 140, 240,740,940 so this flick saved me a lot of hours, even with the Haynes manual it's helpful to see it 'for real'. Great job and cudos to you.

[@RobertDIY]

thomas nilsson Thanks for watching.

[@ChryslerLeBaro]

Great Video my guy! Just picked up an S70 T5 and the Timing Belt is NUMBER ONE priority. Genuinely hate they went with a belt on this car. Last one I had went to 270k on the original belt, but i;m not willing to gamble that again. Searched for this car for years, and I've finally got her. Doing it right this time.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@powellfamilyfarms8617]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial Robert. Just changed all the timing components in my 1998 S70 with ease thanks to your videos.

[@RobertDIY]

Glad it helped

[@djtaylorutube]

THE best video on the crank marks! Although my 1994 is slightly different, I have a single tiny notch at the back of the trough of the correct alignment on the crank. What's interesting is that I did this yesterday and my marks on the pulley were off compared with yours when you said it seems to align with the belt. I'm sure that's indeed a secondary check. It was double checking this that assured me that I only had the single notch on the crank tooth, so much so that I shifted the timing by one tooth as the timing was previously incorrect by that one tooth. Having done this and fixed the variable intake (had the manifold off to do the PCV) and noticed this VVIS mechanism which was seized and I didn't even know existed!), the car is utterly transformed. I can admit to being the person who changed the cam belt the previous time but I just set it up as it was before that and that was done by a garage. At 300,000 miles, I had just put the power loss down to old age, so happy right now. It seems that I've been driving around for about half it's 25 years life with mistimed cams, certainly the last two belts and the previous one has been on for over six years. Thanks again for the videos Robert, always with super detail and to the point.

[@RobertDIY]

Wow! Glad you figured that stuff out.

[@Perly53]

Hi Robert, Well today I replaced my serpentine belt (it was split down the middle, between two grooves), the tensioner and it's pulley, and the idler pulley (screwed into I think the power steering bracket). Spend about 45 minutes looking for the bottom bolt from the tensioner bracket that dropped into the engine bay, but found it. All in all, went better than I expected. There is a cap on the separate idler pulley that needed to be pried off to get to the 12mm bolt holding it on. I so appreciate your videos. Rick. Happy Holidays! p.s. Tomorrow I will try to install the trailer hitch wiring. I got a hitch and installed it too.

[@RobertDIY]

Ricky P. Nice and cool about the hitch.

[@j.r.r4224]

Hi Robert I was wondering if you have a video showing how to replace the camshaft and crankshaft seals on this vehicle? I also have a question regarding my 1997 Volvo 850 T5 car, it seems to have a problem when I drive it and after it is really warmed up it begins vibrating especially if I'm at a stop light and the car wants to shut off. It has turned off and not wanting to start. What could be the cause of this? Thanks a lot for your time and great videos.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for the info. I did notice that some cars do not have them.

[@RobertDIY]

Counter clockwise is the way. As explained, you can pull the bolt out of the roller and replace the roller that way.

[@RobertDIY]

Are you saying that you can repeat this process over and over again? Dry out the chambers and start it again? How long does it actually run? If it is flooding, you have an injector problem. Are the injectors sticking open? Do you have any engine codes? Are all of the relays at the fan connected? Does it start easy? I would start with reading the codes. What year car is it?

[@richardwasserman]

I'm thinking about buying a 1998 V70. Your videos will help me a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@richardwasserman]

Robert DIY Thanks. You are a Volvo g0d. I've owned four 240s and one 140. They were all purchased as high mileage vehicles. The only work I've paid to have done was rebuilding an automatic transmission which I pulled and reinstalled myself. the V70 I'm looking at is only $800.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@Petrolhead510]

For anyone doing this job. I recently did it using this diy and everything went well. I will say the belt certainly takes some manipulation around the back of the crank balancer. It wasted the first belt because I thought the bottom was fully seated and therefore the belt appeared to short… it simply wasn’t fully seated at the bottom of the crank.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@johntao6962]

Thank you Robert, the timing belt and pu,p were done, cost was close to $1000 including replacing the seals around the crankshaft. They also did oil change and antifreeze. Now the radiator warning light comes on even though the reservoir is filled. The warning light goes out after it is fully warmed up. Why is that?

[@RobertDIY]

John Tao Maybe the float is stuck. Take it back and have them check it out.

[@RobertDIY]

An adapter will not fit you have to use the bit assembly that I used. There is a slight chance that your front motor mount is torn and your motor has shifter a little forward (to the right).

[@RobertDIY]

So it is getting to much gas for some reason. Is the temp sensor plugged in good? It is located under the thermostat. Before you start the car, turn the key on and see what temperature reading you are getting. Does it run smooth? Also, double check the intake manifold, make sure it is on right and nothing is pinched under it. Unplug the fuel injector relay at the fan scrod. See if the car starts then. It should NOT. For some reason, I think all of your injectors are full open.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Glad you found them.

[@mattsimpson978]

Just a quick thank you Robert, this video and part 2 completely helped me to do a successful timing belt change, again top job Sir and thank you!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@precopster1]

Those dimples on the crank pulley/harmonic balancer are balancing holes drilled in by the factory when the whole crank was balanced at the factory and will be in unique positions on different cars, however you could write down where they end up as a rough reference.

[@patrickcunningham1242]

Hey Robert I recently bought a v70 for a winter car and your videos have been my go to resource for how to fix it up and make it road ready. Keep up the awesome work!

[@RobertDIY]

Glad to help

[@RobertDIY]

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[@RobertDIY]

I never replace seals that are not leaking unless I have the shaft part out. The crank seals never leak unless you have a clogged PCV system and the same for the cam shaft seals. I have a write-up on the cam seals, I'll PM the link to you. As for the car stalling, what codes does it have?

[@Gordon302]

+Robert DIY, As far as the V70 series, it's worth noting that this timing procedure is different for the second generation V70's; I.E. after M.Y. 2000 - Prior to this, there was also a change in exactly how the serpentine belt was routed. I believe this was so the alternator was turning adequately.

[@RobertDIY]

So you need to choose the proper video?

[@RobertDIY]

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[@RobertDIY]

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[@RobertDIY]

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[@Gordon302]

Robert DIY, Please modify your title to reflect which years this procedure covers. Yes, the earlier 850, S70 & V70 were pretty much all the same. However, the timing procedure for late model V70's changed, due to the tensioner.

[@AwakeDude911]

don't use RTV any where near the water pump(maybe the bolt tops but I seem to have no issues) ..it will make them leak ive seen...USE bearing grease light coat to hold the paper gasket to the block then put the pump on dry ...works like a charm. Just did mine 5/19/2019

[@RobertDIY]

Cool, I never put anything on mine.

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@ALsBlkLS]

Hey Robert DIY I had replaced it all and it had started fine a few times for 2 days even though I didn't drive my v70 t5 manual. I tried to start it today and it died and bogged after I have it gas with a little exhaust leak to the exhaust manifold. After that I tried starting it and now the belt just spins faster and doesn't catch with the starter it seems. I made sure timing was correct spinning the damper by wrench 4 complete revolutions and stayed in time. I tested the crankshaft position sensor and the camshaft position sensor from a manual and it was all in spec. It seems like not enough compression even though it is in time. I tried to start again and it made a backfire noise. Fuel is getting to the fuel rail because I pressed the Schrader valve and fuel came out. Car has very little fuel but it wouldn't cause it to spin the belt almost twice as fast. I took spark plug out and grounded it to metal and no spark came out even though it worked the night before with no changes. The spark plugs are not wet either. What could it be!!! Help me!!! If you need a video I can post it

[@ALsBlkLS]

What did you reply? Want me to post video?

[@RobertDIY]

Ooops! That was a video that has a bad link. Lawnmower syndrome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXrRi4mGgb6ap9U

[@ALsBlkLS]

Robert DIY oh ok I never heard of that and I have been doin backyard mechanic work for years. I'll let you know if that solves it. I did hear earlier to try and crank for 2 min

[@ALsBlkLS]

Robert DIY ok I tried putting some oil in cylinders and letting the fuel dry out on spark plugs. That seemed to not have work either still does the same thing. Backfired a couple times out of no where but still has no compression and I know piston rings are good as well as the head because I had that done as well and I know the marks are on time. Why wouldn't I be getting compression? Everything moves accordingly but spins the belts fast like my video. I know there are two different serpentine belt patterns scattered about online for this 98 v70 turbo but the belt is tight as it should. I'm so lost.

[@ALsBlkLS]

Did you read my last reply? What else could it be? Also the RPM's don't flutter at all when trying to start

[@crane550]

A 1/2 ratchet is too small, I tried it today. I hear that a 3/4" is too big, but I have not confirmed this. The way I went about doing it was taping pennies to my 1/2" breaker bar. Worked very well, I was surprised.

[@johanthorne4267]

I just changed my timing belt on my Volvo S70 and your video was really great for this job. All the best/Johan

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal, glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@RobertDIY]

Yes, my 1/2 inch ratchet has to much slack in that hole.

[@RobertDIY]

...the nut on the new roller. My guess is that I could only get it torqued to about 10 to 15 ft lbs. I then put something on the treads, hoping and praying that the nut does not come off the bolt. Maybe you should/could put some lock-tite on it. One guy told me that he got it off by putting vice grips on the washer around the T-45. Try that first.

[@patdempsey2037]

Best video of this job I have seen thus far

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@markusgutendorff2684]

I did it your way on a 4 pillar lift. this means limited acces from below but better from up top as i can raise the car after my will. As i see it removing the crank sprocket is much easier than fiddling about with the cambelt trying to get it past the protruding parts. Removing the waterpump is also much easer. So if i was to do this again in 180000 km, or ten years i would remove the pulley for sure. because it was extremely fiddly to get stuff back into place, with a 4 pillar lift. After 450000 km the pump was not leakning but still toast... it would not have run for long. the belt itself over ten years, and full of cranks.

[@RobertDIY]

Awesome! Most people do not have a lift or the tool to remove the crank/harmonic balancer.

[@RobertDIY]

I don't understand the question. If you are referring to the belt that was removed, it likely had less than 80,000 miles on it and was less than 8 years old.

[@joepinehill]

I switched to a Craftsman, bent handle thin profile ratchet, it fits with nice clearance.

[@sdabestani]

You do excellent work. Ive come to your videos many times.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@matic00]

Fantastic work as always, much appreciated on these videos!

[@redsoxsgirl1982]

My father said thank you. Do I take the plastic cover off the bottom to get to the water pump?

[@RobertDIY]

+Jennifer Ann no.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@randfarris6064]

hay man great video once a again saved the day what if i have the top two cams lined up but cant see any marks for the oil pump cam how do i know if it is lined up right i did not see any notches on the cam

[@RobertDIY]

+Rand Farris if the car was running when you align the camshaft to the cover the crank should be fine. I usually put a phone or camera down there to take a picture of the crank sprocket and look at it. I have about 7 different videos showing timing belt alignment.

[@randfarris6064]

ok cool deal i have not put the new belt on i rolled the motor over 2 × with old belt on and put the new water pump on i am going to do the new belt when i get off work today and just want to make sure its lined up good

[@RobertDIY]

You said the timing on the cams is off. You need to check compression. A home method of doing this is to pull all of the spark plugs except 1. Then crank the car over by hand and see if it gives any resistance. If you can turn it over twice without any resistance you have a bad cylinder (no compression). Pull that plug and install the next one. After you check all 5 one at a time you will know which cylinders are bad. If you have compression check check for another issue.

[@crane550]

Yea I went ahead and bought that R model. Looks really good so far. I got the head off today, and sure enough, bent valves. Probably half need replaced, I will take it to a machine shop on Monday. Hey, I was wondering if I could pick your brain. I fount just a bit of oil in the hose between the tubo and intake. Not much, maybe a teaspoon worth. Is this something I should look into, or is a bit of oil in there normal?

[@pascaldimarco8993]

Hi Robert. Just a very big thank to you :) You saved my day and my hydraulic tensoner !

[@RobertDIY]

Cool, thanks for watching.

[@johntao6962]

Robert, I have decided to go and replace the timing belt and water pump but the garage didn't know which kit to get. He says there are two different ones from Gates one that is $560 and cheaper one $265, depending on the engine model. Are there two engine types for the '94 850? The Gates parts are TCKWP252A and the cheaper one is TCK252.

[@RobertDIY]

John Tao I don't think there are different timing belts on the '94 car. Order your parts from FCP or iPd depending on which side of the country you are located on. Also, I usually just order the parts I need, i.e., the belt, water pump, idler roller and tensioner roller. Cost is usually about $178. The hydraulic tensioner is usually good. I normally have one of those on hand that I pulled from a junk yard car, which cost me $20, they are $95 new so that would bring your total to $273. So you can have that on hand and if not needed, return it for a refund.

[@danhehir6284]

the volvo man! love your videos, sir, you're really good!

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you like them!

[@danhehir6284]

@@RobertDIY yes sir, thanks again! I just did my timing belt on my 2000 v70 xc, n now my b cam is over advanced, probably because I didn't turn past the marks and backpedal to perfect alignment, to remove the slack from the vvt. So after I lived them up, it moved slightly when I installed it apparently? But idk.. lol the car still runs decent, but I gotta go work on it on Tuesday again to get it perfect!

[@RobertDIY]

Did you do the job on the R? Glad you got the serpentine belt tensioner released.

[@RobertDIY]

Just looked at the video and the sticker says 3/05 @ 96,500. It was changed 4/13 @ 169,600 according to the odo. So, this belt was 8 years old and had 73,000 miles on it.

[@salvadorparamo2237]

Hello Robert, My name is Salvador, I have a volvo s70 All the light came on and and transmission skips on the 3rd gear, I did a transmission flush and still skip and all lights are on, Im try to see if you know what i can do if maybe a transmission sensor is fault and if you think its where can i look for the sensor, Im very glad that you put videos about fixing cars I thank you,

[@RobertDIY]

salvador paramo Sounds like you have a bad alternator??? - Bad Battery or Bad Alternator, how to tell the difference (Brief Version) - Auto Information Series

[@salvadorparamo2237]

Thank you for your respond, Alternator and battery is ok lights goes on and off, I travel to work daily and everything is ok, but the main trouble is the skipping gear and an arrow flashing like the over drive but all gear engage normal but not the 3rd, I have to take off fast it change to 2nd but then skips, and i have to let the engine rpm slow to engage to the next gear, Do you think that its a sensor on the transmission that needs to be look at or change it?

[@RobertDIY]

ALL the lights point to low power. Have the system OBD2 read at a dealer, they will tell you what is wrong. I don't know.

[@salvadorparamo2237]

Thank you Robert

[@RobertDIY]

Yes, there are a lot of cars that will be similar. Especially if they are DOHC motors. Design runs the same in many cars, just different on the crap you have to pull to get to the guts.

[@JONNYGEEKMANG]

Interesting that this volvo is set up very similar to my lexus some stuff even looks the same, heck aisin has parts on my engine too!

[@geraldhart7679]

one thing is it started right up one day. the very next day is when it wouldn't start. it had rained pretty good on that day never had any problems before now.

[@RobertDIY]

+Gerald Hart a car needs 5 things to run. You need to find out what is missing.

[@BillDeanstlrealestate]

Robert I always finf your videos very helpful and the most thorough! I have a qusetion about a 1999 Volvo s70 . In this video you are not changing the water pump y question is- I have the strangest sound coming from upper half of my engine 2.4 It is NOT a ticking noise like rocker arms would sound it soundsmore like a rock tumbler or like gravel rolling around? At first I suspected the bearing in the power steering but with serp belt removed the noise is still there.

[@RobertDIY]

OK, so you know it's in the head or a part in the path of the timing belt. Did you pull the timing belt cover to watch those parts as it runs? Is the oil level good? Does the low oil pressure light work?

[@RobertDIY]

You can also record the sound and post it somewhere for me to hear.

[@DaytonCarCare]

Typically when the water pump starts to fail it will show a leak down near the bottom of the engine. The ticking sound (if ruled out that it isn't the cam/valve) is the bearing on the pump impeller that is failing.

[@RobertDIY]

After it does NOT start with the relay unplugged, plug it back in to see if things start working right again. Hopefully you did NOT pinch a wire under the intake manifold or somewhere causing the injectors to open full time. If you can't find the problem there, post the problem on Matthews Volvo site and/or Volvo Forums.

[@famfeld]

I would like to get one of the 18mm special tools for me to start this job. Also I was wondering if you could send me a set of bulbs for the face of the radio on my V70. Can you let me know how to proceed? Thanks for the continued help. Feldman

[@RobertDIY]

+ben feldman sure. Go to my website and message me.

[@famfeld]

I see the email helper@..... Don't see any other way to message you

[@johndeerekid167]

Changing the timing belt and everything else on an early 94 850. There don't seem to be any timing marks on the cam sprockets. I think I found the crank mark, but I've turned the engine over at least 1440 degrees now and I cant see any marks on the cam sprocket. On all the other P80s I've done, there have been clearly stamped lines to line up. Even on the crank pulley. Not so with this one. Not sure what to do.

[@RobertDIY]

if the vehicle is running, align the crank and make your own marks on the cams.

[@johndeerekid167]

@@RobertDIY unfortunately, vehicle wasn't running when I picked it up. I guess it's what I'm going to have to do though.

[@kaktusjack1033]

Excellent tutorial. The car looks brand new. Looks it has been well maintained and looked after. Btw is there any way to lock the crankshaft in place, something like a hole ? I Remember on a french car i worked on had a hole in the gearbox housing that you would put a 6 mm torx or allen key to lock the crankshaft.

[@RobertDIY]

+Kaktus Jack Yes, behind the starter. The crank almost NEVER moves. Just check the mark on it before you put the belt on it.

[@kaktusjack1033]

+Robert DIY Thanks for the reply.

[@scotterinsam]

ever think about inserting a ratchet into the tensioner instead of that cube I have the same car that's what I use. thanks for posting video tho.

[@justins585]

about to change the water pump on my s70 was wondering if you knew where to get a cheap serpentine belt tension release tool.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@RobertDIY]

from under the car you can put a wrench on the tip of it and pull it loose. You can also put some metal in the hole with a 1/2" breaker to get it loose.

[@RobertDIY]

Yes that is the one. It should be the same for all of the 850's and early '98 S/V70's.

[@redsoxsgirl1982]

Hello Robert, do you have a video on a Water Pump Replacement for a 1998 Volvo v70 awd ?

[@RobertDIY]

+Jennifer Ann It is the same here. If it has a mechanical tensioner you need to see that part.

[@RobertDIY]

+Jennifer Ann It is the same here. If it has a mechanical tensioner you need to see that part.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@jaakkooksa5374]

Is it possible to visually inspect whether the timing belt is still all right without removing it?

[@RobertDIY]

If you need to check it, just replace it.

[@jaakkooksa5374]

@@RobertDIY Hi - If I change the water pump, should I put something (sealant) on the gasket, or just use the plain gasket? Is it important to torque the water pump bolts to some specific torque, or just tighten them until they feel snug? :-) Do I need to put Locktite on the bolts?

[@NotRodder]

What if there is oil (quite a bit of) where the tensioner is (when checking for coolant / water pump) ? Where would that oil be leaking from ? Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

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[@asalim58]

Hi Robert Great video I do have one q. You see I made sure to follow all your remarks while replacing my Timing belt on my 97 850 t5 with 40K only just last week but one thing could not be done perfectly even though the engine is running very smoothly . The crank gear is dead center on block mark. The cam gears notches are not dead center on the upper plastic cover they are falling side ways but within the cut outs Is this normal? Thanks Mohammed Alasali But the

[@RobertDIY]

If the car is running smooth, don't worry about it. They don't have to be PERFECT, just as close to perfect as possible.

[@freddiesims1006]

Hi Robert, I took another look under the hood, and there's no water leaking from the firewall coupling. I now think its my water pump....waters just leaking out near/side of my left front wheel. My question is would I need to replace the timing belt as well, or could I get away with just replacing the water pump? It's also making a sound when I start it up?

[@RobertDIY]

Where are you located? The timing belt and water pump is near the right front wheel. Is it the same side of the car as the timing belt cover?

[@leifnilsen6107]

Thank you. Another very good video. Very informative.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@trev0r1]

Great videos Robert. Just assembling my list of tools, and the parts stores are trying to sell me a Crankshaft holding tool for this job, such as crankshaft holder removal tool from IPD. Do I need this for timing belt replacement?

[@RobertDIY]

NO. Most cars require the crank "harmonic balancer" removal but these cars DO NOT. The only time I would remove the balancer is if I had a leaking crank seal which I have never seen one of these leak in the front.

[@XTheDelimanX]

Interested in getting that block tool

[@RobertDIY]

Go to my website and send me a message.

[@RobertDIY]

+XTheDelimanX The tool is 11/16". I doubt wood can take the torque pressure.

[@dadsgirl0423]

Robert, appreciate all the videos you have done. I just had the valve gaskets done on my 98 Volvo S70. Before this was done the car ran perfectly, now it smokes immediately upon starting, keeps stalling, and won't go fifty ft without stalling. What could be wrong? Some people say it needs the timing done because it was not done when the gaskets were changed, could they be right? Thank you so much for you help.

[@RobertDIY]

I suggest you inspect the roller first. If the roller is good, leave it. I'll send you my timing belt information video that shows you how to check the rollers. If it is tight, leave it, especially if it was changed LAST TIME the belt was done. This has happened to me twice. Both times I replaced the roller and left the bracket on. The roller has a bolt in it. You can pull the bolt and the screw will stay. Then install the new roller on the old bracket. The problem with this is tightening...

[@EddiesCustomsandRestorations]

Very good descriptive video. Thank you for posting such a detailed video

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@robertenze]

Dear Robert, the left side of my heaters don't get warm anymore. The air conditioning is working perfectly do. Do you know what is coasing the issue? I have a s70 from 1997. Thx a lot! And thx for the informative videos

[@RobertDIY]

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[@robertenze]

@@RobertDIY you are great! Many thanks! I appreciate it!

[@Khmer1413]

hi there i recently had bent valves in motor and i took the head in and got it rebuilt now when i put everything back together the car starts for about a min or so and shuts off and will not start after i have to take out spark plugs to let excess gas to dry out what could this be ?

[@MS-yy2dh]

Hi Robert DIY. Another great video that made my job so much easier. I have just changed the timing belt, idler and tensioner wheels on my 1994 850SE (petrol, manual). The visible rubber on my harmonic balance (the auxiliary belt pulley on the crank), was visibly perished. Do you know if that matters? Incidentally, I like the hydraulic tensioner set up much more than the dodgy spring affair on the more modern cars.

[@pikngrn]

Hey Robert thanks for the videos! I am tackling this job and have been stuck on the almighty torx 45 and am about to strip it. I have tried everything! I think it was a little stripped to begin with. But I have tried new craftsman & lisle bits with breaker bars and can't get it! What would be the best way to take it off without hurting anything else? I was going to slot it and go at it with a screwdriver. Any experience with it? Thanks!

[@j.r.r4224]

Sorry for the late reply, I was just able to purchase an OBD 2 and a voltmeter. The code that came up was P0120 which is the throttle position sensor but i than checked the voltage from the sensor and I got a reading of 4.5 volts. That means the sensor is ok right?

[@redsoxsgirl1982]

It doesn't have one of those hydraulic tensioner that you put the pin in. It has one sprocket the belt goes around what should I do? I appreciate your help.

[@RobertDIY]

+Jennifer Ann look at the comments in part 2, it has a link to the mechanical tensioner instructions.

[@lddlekris92]

hi Robert. i have a 1999 s70 with 98,000 miles on it. last week i broke down and had the car towed to my mechanic who said to me that my timing belt broke. i was told that my engine was blown and that it would cost me well over 900 to repair. can you please give me some advice on what to do, or if i should scrap it. thank you

[@RobertDIY]

+kristen k Had you had the belt replaced? I would suggest you get a full estimate and go from there. "Well over" is not a point to make a decision.

[@lddlekris92]

+Robert DIY no the belt was never replaced. my mechanic advised that if i wanted to keep the car i had to repair or replace the motor. plus the water pump. i read online that the 1999 s70 was an interference engine and that 98% of the time a broken belt meant that id have cylinder damage. is this true?

[@RobertDIY]

+kristen k Yes it is. That's why the owners manual states that the timing belt should be replaced every 10 years. Did you know that?

[@mohadhady9862]

Hi Robert and thanks for informative video which scared me a little bit. I have Volvo 2004 V40 and the timing belt got contaminated with oil and got loose and both cams jumped on certain position. I took the chance and replaced the timing belt with it's kits after watching your other video and thank God no interference engine and no bent valves. The car started fine but I am having problem installing the old serpentine belt although I followed the routing diagram and tried all possible configuration . Any hint before I buy new drive belt other than the belt got shorting due to cold weather. Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

3rd Time I seen this post.

[@RobertDIY]

If you tried to start it with the timing "OFF" don't waste your time taking it to a shop unless you are ready to pay in excess of $2,000 to get the head replaced/repaired. Did you use my video to put things back together before you tried to start it?

[@danielbevarly8105]

Robert - Thanks for all your videos. Great contribution to helping all Volvo enthusiasts and owners. I looked through the comments but could not find the answer to is there a "rule of thumb" for when to replace a timing (serpentine) belt on servicing the S70 GLT? Thank.

[@RobertDIY]

Daniel Bevarly LOL, Owners manual. The timing belt and serpentine belt are quite different. Depending on the year, the timing belt is supposed to be replaced every 70,000 or 105,000 miles. My rule of thumb is, do it as outlined in the owners manual. If you have NO WRITTEN PROOF as to when it has been changed, it is due for change NOW. If any of those parts are making noise, it's due to be changed now. If the water pump is leaking, it is due to be changed now. As for the serpentine belt, if it has a lot of cracks in it, change it.

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[@judylyons9927]

I have a 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo 2.3L Volvo Sedan. I was having engine issues so we did a rebuild on the engine ourselves. We took just about everything out down to the engine block, shaved it, cleaned under super water pressure and bath soak at a machine shop, seals, gaskets, and basically, everything was changed out from vacuum hoses to radiator hoses. We followed your other video on this. We are at the point of getting the settings marks for the timing belt on the cover and the crank below. We can't see the notch down there and we are not sure if it's lined up on the crank below. The timing belt cover is line up correctly. When we turn the bolt at the wheel well we can hear the pistons hitting the top. What is the correct way to see if we are doing this correctly, especially when we can't see that notch on the lower crank? Can you give us a process on which to do first? the second? We are stuck and its 30 below out now so we are taking a break. Of course, it's in a garage with heat.

[@judylyons9927]

The intermediate mechanics here are scared they will blow the pistons.

[@judylyons9927]

We also have all new tensioner, water pump, etc. We haven't put them in yet.

[@RobertDIY]

You have to align the crank BEFORE you install the cam cover.

[@RobertDIY]

If you installed the cam cover, before you align the crank, you likely cranked down some valves on to pistons and bent them.

[@RobertDIY]

If you/they watched the cylinder head installation video, it instructs people to align the crank before installing the head.

[@touchedee5399]

How did I miss the part in how to get the timing belt cover off????

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