Timing Belt, Pistons, & Cylinder Head Install - 2012 Volvo S60 PT2

Last time we left off on this Volvo we had everything torn down with a goal of fixing it's oil burning and timing issues. Let's get everything cleaned up and reassembled so we can fire it up.

[@fuelpro1]

Well done sir! Will be a big help reassembling mine. Same exact problem. There is a Canadian Volvo Dealer who claims the problem is the serpentine belt tensioner bouncing, allowing the belt to jump off the pulley and into the timing belt. He recommends replacing it every 30K. I'll check my timing cover tomorrow during re-assembly.

[@NotEnoughProjects]

Glad it's helpful! That makes sense on the tensioner, it's too bad a jumped belt can cause such a problem

[@benjaminalves3244]

Well done sir,I’ve been following your tips, while I’m replacing my head gasket. Just a question, is there any place that I can get the Volvo software for free? I did a quick search but haven’t found any info about. Thanks in advance!

[@NotEnoughProjects]

I wasn't able to find it free anywhere. I got it from volvodiag.com/ It's only $5 for the download

[@rbruce63]

My 2012 Volvo S60 T4 with the 1.6 turbo four cylinder from Ford named Sigma B4164T engine is using 1 liter of oil every 1,100 Km. Where can I source the new pistons and rings to have them replaced? I’ve performed oil and filter changes every 5,000 Km but it seems insufficient. Also, I did perform and engine flush only to engross the gross profit margin of the oil change facility!

[@NotEnoughProjects]

Sorry you're having the oil consumption issue. FCPeuro is where I was able to source the parts for this t5. I am not sure if they have the t5 pistons. If not I would try to order through the dealer

[@rbruce63]

@@NotEnoughProjects …and the MPS6 transmission’s given an “low performance” error that was subsided by having its oil and external filter replaced as well! I’m trying to comprehend the economics of the decision to repair vs scrap an otherwise perfect and nice looking vehicle.