Engine: 2.3 F/Inj B23E/B230F: - Change timing belt

Volgrrr · Oct 27th, 2007, 02:40

In addition to our T5, we also have a faithful 1988 240 GL wagon that just keeps purring along.

It has 302,000 kilometres on the odometer before it gave up the ghost about 3 years ago.

I estimate the wagon has done about 50,000 kilometres since the odometer stopped so I think it's about time the timing belt was replaced.

Is replacing the timing belt a relatively straight forward job, or should I take the wagon to a mechanic?

Mike_Brace · Oct 27th, 2007, 17:45

A relatively easy job - hardest is undoing the crank pulley. Do a search and you will find plenty of previously posted info.

Mike

Alec Dawe · Oct 28th, 2007, 13:32

Get a genuine Volvo timing belt, which has the timing marks printed on it, so even if you do slip, like I did, its easy to get everything back into the right place again.
If an old bu88er like me can change the belt, then anyone who can turn a nut can.
As a final check, once the new belt is on, turn the engine over by hand (plugs out, racket on the crank nut) which will PROVE that at very least, nothing is going to come into intimate contact that shouldn't.
It took me about 90 minutes, being slow, and very careful (takes Mike about 25 minute, but I hate him!!)

Mike_Brace · Oct 28th, 2007, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alec Dawe

.. . .takes Mike about 25 minute, but I hate him!

I love you too Alec!!!

You're not jealous are you????

When you done as many as I have no doubt you will be as quick!

Mike

Alec Dawe · Oct 28th, 2007, 17:05

LOL Only Joking Mike!!

Mike_Brace · Oct 28th, 2007, 17:10

I know!

Mike

Volgrrr · Oct 29th, 2007, 00:41

Thanks for the help fellas. It is much appreciated.

Oct 27th, 2007, 02:40	#1
Volgrrr Volgrrr Last Online: Jul 18th, 2011 02:55 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Warrak	Change timing belt In addition to our T5, we also have a faithful 1988 240 GL wagon that just keeps purring along. It has 302,000 kilometres on the odometer before it gave up the ghost about 3 years ago. I estimate the wagon has done about 50,000 kilometres since the odometer stopped so I think it's about time the timing belt was replaced. Is replacing the timing belt a relatively straight forward job, or should I take the wagon to a mechanic?

Oct 27th, 2007, 17:45	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	A relatively easy job - hardest is undoing the crank pulley. Do a search and you will find plenty of previously posted info. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Oct 28th, 2007, 13:32	#3
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	Get a genuine Volvo timing belt, which has the timing marks printed on it, so even if you do slip, like I did, its easy to get everything back into the right place again. If an old bu88er like me can change the belt, then anyone who can turn a nut can. As a final check, once the new belt is on, turn the engine over by hand (plugs out, racket on the crank nut) which will PROVE that at very least, nothing is going to come into intimate contact that shouldn't. It took me about 90 minutes, being slow, and very careful (takes Mike about 25 minute, but I hate him!!) __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Oct 28th, 2007, 17:05	#5
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	LOL Only Joking Mike!! __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Oct 28th, 2007, 17:10	#6
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	I know! Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Oct 29th, 2007, 00:41	#7
Volgrrr Volgrrr Last Online: Jul 18th, 2011 02:55 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Warrak	Thanks for the help fellas. It is much appreciated.

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