Cambelt change on B21 Carb Engine?? - Page 2

Clan · Apr 27th, 2012, 19:16

It was 48000 miles when i did the 200 cambelts in their heyday ,it may have been 36000 miles when launched in 1974 though . the 48000 service was a big one , plugs points ,dwell angle , ignition timing , valve clearance , cam belt , gearbox and axle oil change front wheel bearing adjustment .
Today the oils will be ok , use a genuine volvo cambelt , they were about £10 last time i bought one . The tensioner never needs changing , just make sure it spins freely without roughness or noise when spun by hand .

My record for changing a B21 cambelt with the alloy timing belt cover was 7 minutes . The lower pulley only needs removing on the B200 type engines with black plastic cover .

brodgar · Apr 27th, 2012, 23:20

the nastiest part of the timing belt job is/ can be taken the plastic covers off.

Nickchristmas · Apr 28th, 2012, 10:17

Hi, thanks for all the help. I didnt realise it was a non interference enigne (which is good) The last time i can see the changhe of belt was done was @ 41k (about 1990, aaarrhhh) but since then i cant seem to find record of it, even though the chap i bought it from very hot on doing the bits on the car when it needed it. I will definatly get it changed for peace of mind and get the full kit!! Thankyou!!

mrmeringo · Apr 28th, 2012, 10:28

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Originally Posted by Nickchristmas

Hi, thanks for all the help. I didnt realise it was a non interference enigne (which is good) The last time i can see the changhe of belt was done was @ 41k (about 1990, aaarrhhh) but since then i cant seem to find record of it, even though the chap i bought it from very hot on doing the bits on the car when it needed it. I will definatly get it changed for peace of mind and get the full kit!! Thankyou!!

Apr 27th, 2012, 19:16	#11
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 08:30 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It was 48000 miles when i did the 200 cambelts in their heyday ,it may have been 36000 miles when launched in 1974 though . the 48000 service was a big one , plugs points ,dwell angle , ignition timing , valve clearance , cam belt , gearbox and axle oil change front wheel bearing adjustment . Today the oils will be ok , use a genuine volvo cambelt , they were about £10 last time i bought one . The tensioner never needs changing , just make sure it spins freely without roughness or noise when spun by hand . My record for changing a B21 cambelt with the alloy timing belt cover was 7 minutes . The lower pulley only needs removing on the B200 type engines with black plastic cover . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 27th, 2012, 23:20	#12
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	the nastiest part of the timing belt job is/ can be taken the plastic covers off.

Apr 28th, 2012, 10:17	#13
Nickchristmas New Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2013 19:50 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bournemouth	Hi, thanks for all the help. I didnt realise it was a non interference enigne (which is good) The last time i can see the changhe of belt was done was @ 41k (about 1990, aaarrhhh) but since then i cant seem to find record of it, even though the chap i bought it from very hot on doing the bits on the car when it needed it. I will definatly get it changed for peace of mind and get the full kit!! Thankyou!!

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