‘05 D5 - which auxiliary belt?

J4messw18 · Mar 22nd, 2019, 09:35

Does anyone know the length of the aux belt required for an ‘05 D5? There are two on euro car parts, one is longer and perhaps is for later cars with electro hydraulic steering (not sure when this was introduced)?

Also, changing the belt and tensioner seems pretty straightforward - anyone got any hints and tips?

TiA as always. 👍🏻

owenfackrell · Mar 22nd, 2019, 10:07

Not sure on belt length as i got mine from Volvo last time (check the price with them as they can be competitive or even cheaper).
A tip for when doing it. I use the tor’s drive on the end of my power bar which makes moving it easy but i do need to move the power steering reservoir out the way as the pipe to it partially blocks the movement. It does just unclip. You can use a 4mm or so Allen key to lock the tensioner pulley so that you can remove the power bar and tor’s driver. Make sure you replace both the tensioner and idler pulley when doing this. The idler pulley was cheaper form euro car parts last ime i got one and was made by IPA who make them for Volvo. Not sure on the tensioner.

J4messw18 · Mar 22nd, 2019, 11:27

So I found the belt and tensioner online, but for the life of me trying to get the pulley too, delivered tomorrow (Saturday), was proving to be a challenge...

So I called Volvo in Toon to get a price on the pulley only, but before I did that I got a quote for doing the work.

£130ish. All in. Parts, labour, VAT, the lot (belt, tensioner, pulley all included).

A little bit more than the parts would have cost me alone. But I get to spend Saturday with the family, rather than under the bonnet. Winner!

owenfackrell · Mar 22nd, 2019, 17:25

That’s a good result for you then.👍

Mar 22nd, 2019, 09:35	#1
J4messw18 New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2021 21:54 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NE	‘05 D5 - which auxiliary belt? Does anyone know the length of the aux belt required for an ‘05 D5? There are two on euro car parts, one is longer and perhaps is for later cars with electro hydraulic steering (not sure when this was introduced)? Also, changing the belt and tensioner seems pretty straightforward - anyone got any hints and tips? TiA as always. 👍🏻

Mar 22nd, 2019, 10:07	#2
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	Not sure on belt length as i got mine from Volvo last time (check the price with them as they can be competitive or even cheaper). A tip for when doing it. I use the tor’s drive on the end of my power bar which makes moving it easy but i do need to move the power steering reservoir out the way as the pipe to it partially blocks the movement. It does just unclip. You can use a 4mm or so Allen key to lock the tensioner pulley so that you can remove the power bar and tor’s driver. Make sure you replace both the tensioner and idler pulley when doing this. The idler pulley was cheaper form euro car parts last ime i got one and was made by IPA who make them for Volvo. Not sure on the tensioner.

Mar 22nd, 2019, 11:27	#3
J4messw18 New Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2021 21:54 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NE	So I found the belt and tensioner online, but for the life of me trying to get the pulley too, delivered tomorrow (Saturday), was proving to be a challenge... So I called Volvo in Toon to get a price on the pulley only, but before I did that I got a quote for doing the work. £130ish. All in. Parts, labour, VAT, the lot (belt, tensioner, pulley all included). A little bit more than the parts would have cost me alone. But I get to spend Saturday with the family, rather than under the bonnet. Winner!

Mar 22nd, 2019, 17:25	#4
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	That’s a good result for you then.👍

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