V50 D5 Timing Belt - Any Guides ?

Jonv50D · Mar 26th, 2019, 21:51

Hi All,

I am looking to get my cambelt done on my v50. The mileage is 164k.

I have been searching the forums, and it seems to be recommended to get the AUX tensioner changed at the same time. I am surprised to see people do not recommend changing the water pump though?

These are the parts i have found

https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/ina/2386328

https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/gates/785502

Anyone got rough price i should be paying on labour? I do quite a few jobs on cars, but dont fancy doing cambelts!! Previously i have stripped everything down and had a mobile mechanic just swap the belt.

Is it a big job on these? anyone know of any instructions? I wouldnt mind estimate on labour costs...

Thanks,

IRONHEAD1975 · Mar 27th, 2019, 06:46

About £475 at Volvo they will do aux tensioner cambelt and water pump,my tensioner was making noises at 110k once replaced car sounded like new.if u take it to and indie they will only probably replace cam belt it's worth spending the extra couple of quid in my opinion as the cam belt or aux could kill the engine

RichT4 · Mar 27th, 2019, 07:11

Probably the easiest timing belt change I've ever done.

Take off the OS wheel, loosen off the engine mount on the OS and place a jack below to raise the corner of the engine up, remove the engine mount and remove the AUx belts.

I replaced the following:

Timing belt
Water pump
Tensioner for both AuX belts and Timing belt
Aux belts

Basically all parts on that side.

My local motor factors supplied the kits, but they came approved by my local Volvo garage, apparently supply the same make of parts.

Welton · Mar 27th, 2019, 13:37

Member 'cheshired5' here is very knowledgeable and has some rather excellent video guides on YouTube as poster SiRobb - I hope I've got that right if not he'll be along shortly to give me a bollocking

Jonv50D · Mar 27th, 2019, 20:35

Thanks i think I will do the water pump as well and have a search on Youtube.

I wouldn't be worried about replacing AUX and tensioner myself. I probably be ok with a cambelt the are just scary lol.

Hoping to keep costs down not had car long. I love the sound of it though!! just done the spring, and 2 inner cv boots and a full service.

RichT4 · Mar 27th, 2019, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonv50D

Thanks i think I will do the water pump as well and have a search on Youtube.

I wouldn't be worried about replacing AUX and tensioner myself. I probably be ok with a cambelt the are just scary lol.

Hoping to keep costs down not had car long. I love the sound of it though!! just done the spring, and 2 inner cv boots and a full service.

Well if you can do them, I'm sure you won't have trouble with the timing belt.
Just make sure you lock the cams off, I put marks next to the cogs to make sure timing is kept exact.

Yobbo · Mar 29th, 2019, 17:35

Leave the water pump alone or change for a genuine Volvo one if it's the car's 3rd timing belt.
There are 2 aux belt tensioners and it's best to get them changed out as it's not stated as a requirement, but the bearings on the pulley end up chirping and the deflection in the tensioners can get quite bad.
Of course the D5 is known for the timing belt sucking in snapped aux belts and we know what that means...

IRONHEAD1975 · Mar 29th, 2019, 23:43

ill be waiting here to tell you I told you so if you don't do the tensioner aswell 😂

Olaf Els · Apr 18th, 2019, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichT4

Probably the easiest timing belt change I've ever done.

Take off the OS wheel, loosen off the engine mount on the OS and place a jack below to raise the corner of the engine up, remove the engine mount and remove the AUx belts.

I replaced the following:

Timing belt
Water pump
Tensioner for both AuX belts and Timing belt
Aux belts

Basically all parts on that side.

My local motor factors supplied the kits, but they came approved by my local Volvo garage, apparently supply the same make of parts.

Could I have some advice please? I am doing the same job on my 2010 XC70. I've released the water pump but can't get it out because of the very limited space. Should I remove the inner timing belt cover? Or maybe raise the engine a little? I don't really want to remove the inner cover as I'd have to take off the cam pulley. Worried about losing the timing.

I'd really appreciate your guidance on this. Thanks.

Mar 26th, 2019, 21:51	#1
Jonv50D New Member Last Online: Jun 29th, 2019 09:28 Join Date: May 2018 Location: West Yorkshire	V50 D5 Timing Belt - Any Guides ? Hi All, I am looking to get my cambelt done on my v50. The mileage is 164k. I have been searching the forums, and it seems to be recommended to get the AUX tensioner changed at the same time. I am surprised to see people do not recommend changing the water pump though? These are the parts i have found https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/ina/2386328 https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/gates/785502 Anyone got rough price i should be paying on labour? I do quite a few jobs on cars, but dont fancy doing cambelts!! Previously i have stripped everything down and had a mobile mechanic just swap the belt. Is it a big job on these? anyone know of any instructions? I wouldnt mind estimate on labour costs... Thanks,

Mar 27th, 2019, 06:46	#2
IRONHEAD1975 Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2020 16:04 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: York	About £475 at Volvo they will do aux tensioner cambelt and water pump,my tensioner was making noises at 110k once replaced car sounded like new.if u take it to and indie they will only probably replace cam belt it's worth spending the extra couple of quid in my opinion as the cam belt or aux could kill the engine __________________ 2008 V50 D5 sport Rdesign manual in black

Mar 27th, 2019, 13:37	#4
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Member 'cheshired5' here is very knowledgeable and has some rather excellent video guides on YouTube as poster SiRobb - I hope I've got that right if not he'll be along shortly to give me a bollocking __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Mar 29th, 2019, 17:35	#7
Yobbo Dave Last Online: Sep 7th, 2023 11:33 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: East Yorkshire	Leave the water pump alone or change for a genuine Volvo one if it's the car's 3rd timing belt. There are 2 aux belt tensioners and it's best to get them changed out as it's not stated as a requirement, but the bearings on the pulley end up chirping and the deflection in the tensioners can get quite bad. Of course the D5 is known for the timing belt sucking in snapped aux belts and we know what that means... __________________ V50 D5 'Thor'

Mar 29th, 2019, 23:43	#8
IRONHEAD1975 Member Last Online: Oct 14th, 2020 16:04 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: York	ill be waiting here to tell you I told you so if you don't do the tensioner aswell 😂 __________________ 2008 V50 D5 sport Rdesign manual in black

Mar 27th, 2019, 07:11	#3
RichT4 Sunny Days! Last Online: Jun 6th, 2020 08:40 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Havant	Probably the easiest timing belt change I've ever done. Take off the OS wheel, loosen off the engine mount on the OS and place a jack below to raise the corner of the engine up, remove the engine mount and remove the AUx belts. I replaced the following: Timing belt Water pump Tensioner for both AuX belts and Timing belt Aux belts Basically all parts on that side. My local motor factors supplied the kits, but they came approved by my local Volvo garage, apparently supply the same make of parts.

Mar 27th, 2019, 20:35	#5
Jonv50D New Member Last Online: Jun 29th, 2019 09:28 Join Date: May 2018 Location: West Yorkshire	Thanks i think I will do the water pump as well and have a search on Youtube. I wouldn't be worried about replacing AUX and tensioner myself. I probably be ok with a cambelt the are just scary lol. Hoping to keep costs down not had car long. I love the sound of it though!! just done the spring, and 2 inner cv boots and a full service.

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