V70: - Timing Belt Change [Engine D5252T] - Page 3

CROCKHURST · Oct 2nd, 2010, 12:15

Does anyone recommend what make of cambelt to use for v70tdi and where to get the best prices on all the parts needed.
Thanks

V70 Windsurfer · Oct 2nd, 2010, 12:51

Eurocar parts do a continental belt and tensioner (very good make); don't forget to consider the water pump (these are known to let go at around 190000 miles which will strip the belt. It's not a hard job to do on your drive. Regards, Jon

Clan · Oct 2nd, 2010, 19:50

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Originally Posted by CROCKHURST

Does anyone recommend what make of cambelt to use for v70tdi and where to get the best prices on all the parts needed.
Thanks

Always use genuine volvo parts they are the best . When this engine came out vw had belt problems , volvo sorted it it out on their engines by changing to a higher quality belt . you wont get this buying elsewhere ...

Andy760TD · Jan 23rd, 2013, 18:42

I've just had the timing belt changed on my V70 2.5D, they fitted the belt and tensioner kit, crank oil seal and auxiliary tensioner (at a cost of £285 all in.)

The car seems to be running fine and isn't making any strange noises, however the engine management light is on. I noticed straight away and the mechanic came out and plugged his machine in, it came up with a timing error. He cleared the fault and said it should be ok, but the light came back on again on the way home.

I haven't taken it back yet as they were closing when I picked the car up, I will be taking it back tomorrow but I just wanted to ask people's opinions on here as well.

Will the car be safe to drive while this light is on? Is it likely to cause any damage if the timing is slightly out? And should they be able to put it right quickly and easily, ie in a few minutes while I wait, or will they have to strip it all down again?

Any help / advice much appreciated!

RiPsTa33 · Jan 23rd, 2013, 19:16

They will have set the timing with the pulley marks which gets the timing somewhere near but the final dynamic timing needs to be done with software.

griston64 · Jan 23rd, 2013, 19:18

Hi Lewis,

Did you ever get any info on Volvomax ? I tried phoning and also emailed but got no response. I need to replace my front and rear discs and don't want to pay main stealer rates !

Andy760TD · Jan 23rd, 2013, 20:58

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Originally Posted by RiPsTa33

They will have set the timing with the pulley marks which gets the timing somewhere near but the final dynamic timing needs to be done with software.

That's handy to know, thanks. I'll mention that to them tomorrow.

John97Tdi · Jan 23rd, 2013, 21:36

If the timing is far enough out to throw the eml up you may have cold start issues in the morning!

Good luck

John

Andy760TD · Jan 26th, 2013, 09:26

Right, here's an update on this saga!

Car started just fine on Thursday morning. Drove into town to drop my girlfiend off at work, and then back over to the garage. EML was still lit but car was driving perfectly. Left it at the garage so they could sort out the light. Went to pick it up in the afternoon, they told me that they had adjusted the timing by a very small amount, and now the light wasn't coming on. Great, I thought. So I took my key back, got in the car, and... It won't start. So i got the mechanic out again, he eventually got it started but it sounded absolutely terrible, like the engine was about to blow up. Left it with them again.

The next day (yesterday) i went to pick it up again, he said they had now replaced the belt and tensioner on the other side of the engine (pump belt?) And now it was ok. I took it for a drive, it sounded fine and went as well as it always had done. So I was happy, until this morning! Took 5 or 6 attempts to get it started. Up until now it has always fired up on the first turn of the key, but now it's taking ages to get going. Once started it's fine, still runs and sounds good, and the EML hasn't come on.

As far as I know, my mechanic hasn't done any of the software programming that was mentioned earlier. Could this be the answer? As I said, the EML isn't on any more and car is running fine, it's just the starting issue now.

Chris_Rogers · Jan 26th, 2013, 10:04

Yes, this is most likely the problem.
The timing has to be set dynamically (with the engine running at 1200 rpm) using diagnostic equipment.
What year is the car?

Oct 2nd, 2010, 12:15	#21
CROCKHURST New Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2016 23:14 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: southwater	v70 tdi cambelt Does anyone recommend what make of cambelt to use for v70tdi and where to get the best prices on all the parts needed. Thanks

Oct 2nd, 2010, 12:51	#22
V70 Windsurfer Bloody nice bloke Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Devizes	Eurocar parts do a continental belt and tensioner (very good make); don't forget to consider the water pump (these are known to let go at around 190000 miles which will strip the belt. It's not a hard job to do on your drive. Regards, Jon __________________ Volvo V70 Classic TDI (1998), 200000miles, averaging over 48mpg (best 52.07mpg @ 60mph). Best Volvo I've ever owned and still going strong. Purchased in 2006 at 104000 miles; Sold at 212000miles in 2014. Volvo XC70 D5 (2009) with 27000miles

Jan 23rd, 2013, 19:16	#25
RiPsTa33 Trader Last Online: Jul 7th, 2022 15:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shildon	They will have set the timing with the pulley marks which gets the timing somewhere near but the final dynamic timing needs to be done with software. __________________ ABS Ecu Repairs £25 850 T5 304 Chip £80

Jan 23rd, 2013, 18:42	#24
Andy760TD New Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2018 11:26 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sheffield	I've just had the timing belt changed on my V70 2.5D, they fitted the belt and tensioner kit, crank oil seal and auxiliary tensioner (at a cost of £285 all in.) The car seems to be running fine and isn't making any strange noises, however the engine management light is on. I noticed straight away and the mechanic came out and plugged his machine in, it came up with a timing error. He cleared the fault and said it should be ok, but the light came back on again on the way home. I haven't taken it back yet as they were closing when I picked the car up, I will be taking it back tomorrow but I just wanted to ask people's opinions on here as well. Will the car be safe to drive while this light is on? Is it likely to cause any damage if the timing is slightly out? And should they be able to put it right quickly and easily, ie in a few minutes while I wait, or will they have to strip it all down again? Any help / advice much appreciated!

Jan 23rd, 2013, 19:18	#26
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:12 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Hi Lewis, Did you ever get any info on Volvomax ? I tried phoning and also emailed but got no response. I need to replace my front and rear discs and don't want to pay main stealer rates !

Jan 23rd, 2013, 21:36	#28
John97Tdi Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:50 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rochdale	If the timing is far enough out to throw the eml up you may have cold start issues in the morning! Good luck John

Jan 26th, 2013, 09:26	#29
Andy760TD New Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2018 11:26 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sheffield	Right, here's an update on this saga! Car started just fine on Thursday morning. Drove into town to drop my girlfiend off at work, and then back over to the garage. EML was still lit but car was driving perfectly. Left it at the garage so they could sort out the light. Went to pick it up in the afternoon, they told me that they had adjusted the timing by a very small amount, and now the light wasn't coming on. Great, I thought. So I took my key back, got in the car, and... It won't start. So i got the mechanic out again, he eventually got it started but it sounded absolutely terrible, like the engine was about to blow up. Left it with them again. The next day (yesterday) i went to pick it up again, he said they had now replaced the belt and tensioner on the other side of the engine (pump belt?) And now it was ok. I took it for a drive, it sounded fine and went as well as it always had done. So I was happy, until this morning! Took 5 or 6 attempts to get it started. Up until now it has always fired up on the first turn of the key, but now it's taking ages to get going. Once started it's fine, still runs and sounds good, and the EML hasn't come on. As far as I know, my mechanic hasn't done any of the software programming that was mentioned earlier. Could this be the answer? As I said, the EML isn't on any more and car is running fine, it's just the starting issue now.

Jan 26th, 2013, 10:04	#30
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Yes, this is most likely the problem. The timing has to be set dynamically (with the engine running at 1200 rpm) using diagnostic equipment. What year is the car?

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