For sale: Volvo 2.4d\d5 timing belt additional protection

[JRL]

Still interested.

[Scooser]

I'm interested. But I can't tell from your photos how it is supposed fully protect the cam belt. Some annotation would be useful to explain along with the photos how the guard you propose makes it unfeasible for an out of control and severed serpentine belt to interfere with the cam belt.

I think it needs a bit more technical explanation than just playing on any fears.

[green van man]

I am interested and PM sent, thanks.

I see it as cheap insurance, hopefully I never need it, if I do need it I have done all I can to protect my engine wether it works or not.

Yes I change my belts and tensioners early in milage terms but this has been an issue for 4 years of production, can the post 2012 covers be fitted to the earlier engines? As that is currently the only Volvo route.

Someone has learned from bitter experience that even 5k old belts can snap, has organised a solution and offered it to other owners, I say tthank you very much.

Why there is a gap in the Volvo gaurd I do not know but it is that gap that a snapped serpentine or air con belt gets into and wraps around the cam belt, the solution is to make a cover to fill that gap which is what this is. It is disappointing that Volvo have not done something similar but for them to do so would mean them addmiting there could be a problem and given the number of D4/D5 engines out there and the potential for litigation they are staying shtum. A bit like BMW with the 3 series diesels turbos and swirl flaps, just visit a BMW forum for details, when I did the page count on these issues stood at 104 and that was 2 years ago.

Paul.

[spudd]

I recently did all belts, pulleys and tensioners on my xc90 d5.there is a Volvo guard but made of the flimsiest piece of plastic.i always use genuine where I can or gates .I had a gates auxiliary belt let go at about 2.5 k on wifes berlingo.no damage but very inconvenient as I had to let her drive my td5.

Put me down for one please.

[Element888]

Originally Posted by spudd

I recently did all belts, pulleys and tensioners on my xc90 d5.there is a Volvo guard but made of the flimsiest piece of plastic.i always use genuine where I can or gates .I had a gates auxiliary belt let go at about 2.5 k on wifes berlingo.no damage but very inconvenient as I had to let her drive my td5.

Put me down for one please.

If you own XC90 D5, there is no need for this kit and it wont fit anyway.
There are no confirmed cases for this to happen, at least I havent found any.

[Element888]

Quick update: Appologies, but this should be added to first post earlier on.
To be able to tell if this protection guard/kit will fit your D5, you will need to jack up your car, take wheel and plastic inner arch off and look for following:
There have to be 2 bolt holes into your engine block on left from you and 1 smaller bolt on right hand side, which holds timing belt cover.
If you can't see 2 holes on left hand side of your engine block -IT WILL NOT FIT.
See pictures:

[Frank B]

Count me in as well please, at worst its £55 wasted, price of a modest meal out., at best it keeps my lovely old car running when an engine failure would probably mean scrapping it

[Element888]

Originally Posted by Frank B

Count me in as well please, at worst its £55 wasted, price of a modest meal out., at best it keeps my lovely old car running when an engine failure would probably mean scrapping it

I have ordered 6 kits so far, althought there are many more orders.
I will not order any more till April.
Don't get me wrong here, but I am putting my money towards these kits, risking people to refuse orders, when they arrive, therefore I dont want to order too many.
You can PM me or put your name down here, if you still need one and have confirmed this kit will fit your D5 engine.

[Harley Dave]

Surely there must be an engine number range that this mod is required for/will fit - to save having to take off the wheel and arch liner?

Cheers

Dave

[cheshired5]

OP, I think you need to specify which D5 variants and car models this is suitable for otherwise some people may end up with a £50 piece of plastic they can't use.