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Jun 28th, 2021, 13:31 | #1 |
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Hello, I'm New to VOClub as I've just got my 1st ever Volvo..
Its an 1997/98 V70 2.5 TDi. I'm trying to find a mechanic with experience of this model age etc as It due a new timing belt etc... Can any of you good people point me in the right direction of someone to look after my new to me but cherished Volvo?? I'm in West Yorkshire near Halifax, really would appreciate your Help... Thankyou... |
Jun 28th, 2021, 13:35 | #2 | |
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Can't help with advice on this one but welcome to the forum.
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Jun 28th, 2021, 21:08 | #4 |
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I am going to use these for my next service. I have not used them but have seen good reviews
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Had a 1999 TDI volvo, great cars but any engine light and it was back to dealers as they were the only ones whom could turn it off, even my £1500 worth of snap on diagnostics could nor connect to it.. While it was 1994 I think that petrol engines had to be OBD2 compliant it was not untill after 2000 diesels had to be and as volvo ran their own system they stayed with it till the bitter end.. Finding an independant with the correct diagnostic tools will be hard. Tale of warning about the belts. I bought my TDi from an independant Audi specialist, as no one was able to confirm the belts had been changed they agreed to do so as part of the deal. After 3 days they gave up trying to get the timing right and towed it to the volvo dealer. Seems the sprockets are on tapers only, no keyway. The cams have to be locked in order to change the timing belt and the diesel pump belt is driven by one of the cams which is changed while the cams are locked. However the pump timing is fine tuned with the car on the computer. , again a dealer job. There are of course those whom have changed the belts on the drive with no problem. All I can say is volvo techs tell me with the kit it takes 10 minutes, without it, you may get lucky eventually. Paul.
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Jul 1st, 2021, 19:57 | #6 |
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If you're happy to travel a bit then Dyrdal's in York would be very highly recommended. A proper old-fashioned garage where customer service really does count for something.
Ask to speak with Paul Dyrdal when you call them. You'll probably have to wait a few days - they are always busy - but there's a good reason for that! Jack |
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Jul 6th, 2021, 22:30 | #7 |
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Welcome to the forum and do enjoy your V70 Tdi.
Changing the belts is an excellent idea but take a good look at the water pump too. If it's a genuine Volvo pump and it's in good order, I'd leave it alone. Some of the aftermarket pumps are of questionable quality. Get the tensioners and idler changed too. I have done the job myself and there is a definite procedure for changing the belts on these engines and as Green Van Man says, its because the camshaft pulleys are not keyed to the camshaft and can be installed in any position. There are only two significant points of reference; one is the TDC peg on the flywheel and the other is the slot in the end of the camshaft behind the pulley that drives the injection pump. It's not that difficult to set it up if you understand what's going on and have the appropriate tools although it's not really a job for a complete novice mechanic. The most daunting part of the job for most people is the bolt holding the harmonic damper to the crankshaft; it is seriously tight, 160Nm then a further 180 degrees. the usual recommendation is that a new bolt is used each time. If the bolt isn't done up tightly enough, expensive and sometimes terminal damage can ensue. It is possible to set the timing using a dial gauge but the timing is usually fine tuned dynamically. If yours is a 1997/1998 model like mine, then it will use the MSA 15.7 Engine management. These cars are not fully OBD2 compliant and many code readers won't touch them. However the 850OBD2 app for Android phone (not for iPhone though) will read codes and most usefully, read the dynamic timing too. It was intended for the 850 series but will work with some early 70 series too. A search on the forum should yield more details. Most of us who have a V70 Tdi have a considerable affection for them. I'd certainly be very reluctant to part with mine having owned it for 19 years. There is a lot of useful information to be had in this forum and there are some real experts on these cars. You'll soon learn who they are. Martin V70 Tdi Auto 228,000 miles |
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