Volvo XC90 Water Pump & Drive Belt System Replacement DIY (2007-2014 Volvo P2 XC90 3.2 SI6)

[@johnathonmcalister6645]

LOL - my previous comment must have been channelling the future me! Had to replace broken belt on daughter's XC90 - this video was a lifesaver! I must have watched it 20 times while replacing the belt, idler pulley, tensioner, and water pump. FYI - there's a cable that can also be moved out of the way to get just a little more room under the ABS block so it's easier to reach the bolt behind the power steering pump.

[@Spessyquist]

My guy!!! This tutorial likely saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you for the clear explanation and the rather good camera work! Your efforts are appreciated.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad I could help!

[@oldschoolvolvo]

thanks for the video...moving the power steering pump out of the way and getting the belt off took the most time...very little room to move the pump. I loosened the ABS pump mount which helped, but still not as much room as it looks like you have in your video :)

[@dack9826]

Very informative. Just followed this instruction video and finished belt, water pump, idler and tensioner pulley, decoupler pulley and seal, vacuum pump seal, fuel pressure sensor. Was not intended to do these but saw some cross cracks on the belt when replacing alternator voltage regulator (the initial problem was a failed alternator). Since the air intake is already removed to access alternator, decided to replace the thermostat because it is right under the intake. Then notice the cracks on the belt. A smaller project became a gigantic maintenance job 🤣🤣🤣. My car sits on ramp for three weeks (most time is waiting for parts). At lease I will be having the peace of mind for another 100K miles 😛😛. The hardest part I think is moving the power steering pump away. Have to repeat watching the video a couple more times before noticed that Mike actually rotated the steering pump to the front so the elbow connecting the reservoir rotate away from ABS module. A small trick hope to help everyone else.

[@fcpeuro]

Very nice work!! The "while you're in there" effect is real 😬

[@ianjohnson1328]

I grinded one corner of an extension to fit in the slot of the tensioner. Does the job perfectly

[@StuEvans]

Great. Volvo is back

[@GoCougs80]

Great video. I was quoted $1800...took an afternoon for this backyard mechanic. Thank you.

[@RebekahGreeve-xv4xk]

By far the best youtube diy video I have ever used! Thank you so much!

[@pgreenx]

Waiting for this one. Glad I have electric power steering pump and do not need the ac compressor tool.

[@TheHasdy]

great video, its given me (a non-car guy/non-mechanic) the confidence to try this. I'm actually a third of the way through. Although can I suggest that you don't ffwd through the parts where you actually bolt/unbolt things. It's a bit difficult to see which bolts you're actually working on when the vid is sped up. I put it to 0.5 speed when the music plays. :)

[@stephencatanzaro310]

Great video and great job - no extra parts.

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for watching!

[@applehugger]

Mike, that little silencer is called a Helmholtz resonator. Well this video put me off ever owning an XC90/70 lol. It makes my E83 look like a simple, easy to service vehicle by comparison. Who came up with this design? Needing to disconnect the DME before replacing the air filter really had me scratching my head.

[@shadg8047]

Dude that was so smooth. The power steering pump is a badtard.

[@bernardaflores1720]

Great video, I can see some of these cars been neglected on this job: the price for this job is nutty

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for watching and wrenching with me!

[@xxtoptankxx6873]

Oh yeah. Quoted $1600 plus for the job. After 10 years the car is t really worth double that. Definitely DIY if you can

[@CorinneTheSeattleRealtor]

When you put the hex key in the tensioner do you need to turn it to lock the tensioner in place, or once you compress the tensioner enough should the hex just slide further into the hole thus locking the tensioner in place? I’m using a 3mm hex have spent more than an hour trying to figure out how to lock this thing.

[@johnathonmcalister6645]

And I thought the Porsche Cayenne GTS water pump and thermostat was a bit of a pain - the transverse mount of the I6 on the Volvo requires removing a lot more parts that are in the way. Excellent video with lots of detail - just the way I like it!

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you for watching, Johnathon!

[@jonmelvin6852]

Another great video Mike, I have an 07 with 225000 still going strong. If you guys ever can I also own a 06 Jaguar X-Type, any videos would be great!

[@a.k.maclellan54]

Why can you not show in real time how to find the fastener initially and then speed up the video so it doesn't take so much time but at least show the person that has never seen it before where the fasteners actually are and how to access them. Thank you.

[@MrSpeedy99]

FCP, I noticed you did not use the Special Volvo Tool (9997265) for Decoupler Pulley Seal, is this neccessary? I've heard it is necessary to avoid leaks. Thank you for covering this engine, it doesn't seem to be covered elsewhere. 😊

[@davidhansen9974]

Nice video. I’d like to do this repair on my 2007 XC90, which I believe does not have the a/c bracket locating dowels. Is the alignment tool absolutely necessary, or is there a DIY work around? Thanks in advance!

[@sergeyskots]

Awesome

[@ConleyProduction]

Smallest question, how do you reset the tensioner if you did not put the the 3mm pin in. I have everything on but the belt is loose.

[@AlexR_44]

Good Stuff.

[@ConleyProduction]

Ty!!!

[@bernardaflores1720]

I notice you did not used the Special Volvo Tool for AC alignment, is it really necessary???

[@fcpeuro]

Hello, as stated, there is a split for these cars; the later vehicles, like the one in the video, do not need it as it is keyed; earlier style models will need the alignment tool.

[@bernardaflores1720]

Sorry, I miss that portion and thanks for the answer@@fcpeuro

[@stevebillstrom3665]

In the middle of the job and the decoupler pulley will not turn in either direction I’m guessing I need a new decoupler pulley?

[@erikschutzman8952]

I would suggest replacing the decoupler pulley because it gets a lot of stress. Mine rotated if I put some force on it to rotate it.

[@stevebillstrom3665]

@@erikschutzman8952 thanks replaces the decoupled pulley along with everything else runs great Stupid engineering sandwiching the belt between the water pump and the power steering pump Video is fantastic by the way

[@pontushaggstrom6261]

IF this was a real volvo, this job would've taken you no more than 20 minutes ;)

[@willjr2520]

That annoying music again. 🙄

[@360fanboy360]

nah its fire bro cmon now

[@a.k.maclellan54]

You are listed

[@andytrommald5327]

Damn I need this and I'm not looking forward to it

[@johnboutsikos6049]

Who engineered this mess I worked for 5 years on Volvos 1999 to 2004 water pumps were a breeze WTF

[@fcpeuro]

👀

[@PaneInTheGlass]

and i thought there was no room to work in the xc70 😂

[@fcpeuro]

😅

[@amadejuskubilius1449]

God please not the Continental…

[@a.k.maclellan54]

It is so frustrating watching your freaky blur trying to follow the removing

[@a.k.maclellan54]

.... Of the water pump which is at best difficult. Please address this to be a help.

[@a.k.maclellan54]

You are listed under Volvo 2008 XC90 water pump replacement and are working on a 2013. Obviously you don't mind wasting everybody's time.

[@amadejuskubilius1449]

? The 3.2 engines are the same on from 2005 to 2014. Maybe try specifying your search before complaining

[@FinalKillCamMan]

I have a xc 90 and when I drive it to long the power goes out I can only drive 5 mph at max.. No one around me can figure it out. Do you know what the issue is?

[@dack9826]

Check CEM module. Most likely overheating CEM. A 12V computer fan is an easy and cheap fix or send it to XeModex to fix for $1000.