Replace Timing Belt, Water Pump, VVT Hub, Camshaft seals

[Tom Sawyer]

Hi Guys -

My 2001 petrol S40 is still running fine with only $142k miles

But - it is leaking oil on the timing belt side from maybe the VVT hub or the Cam shaft seals.

I think I am going to pay the specialist at the dealer to replace the following:

** Timing Belt, tensioner, Idler
** Water Pump
** VVT Hub, --> does this car have a pulley also or just the Hub ?
** Cam shaft seals on the timing belt side
** Serpentine Belt

While he has this all open - What else do I need ?

Many thanks in advance for your help.

T in Carolina

[pierremcalpine]

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

Hi Guys -

My 2001 petrol S40 is still running fine with only $142k miles

But - it is leaking oil on the timing belt side from maybe the VVT hub or the Cam shaft seals.

I think I am going to pay the specialist at the dealer to replace the following:

** Timing Belt, tensioner, Idler
** Water Pump
** VVT Hub, --> does this car have a pulley also or just the Hub ?
** Cam shaft seals on the timing belt side
** Serpentine Belt

While he has this all open - What else do I need ?

Many thanks in advance for your help.

T in Carolina

Might as well do the cam seal on the far side of engine too as you will have to open that up to lock cams.

[Tom Sawyer]

Hey Pierre -

re: cam seal on the far side of engine

Is the the rear side as below ?

I read your EXCELLENT post on replacing everything I am talking about - great instructions and pics. Have to admit it was way over my head.

Last year I did replace the cam seal on the driver's side (USA, facing the front of the car on the right side. I think this is the "rear" side)

Thanks for responding,

Tom

[Tom Sawyer]

Also - is it necessary to replace the Camshaft Pulley - on the right in the picture ?

[pierremcalpine]

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

Hey Pierre -

re: cam seal on the far side of engine

Is the the rear side as below ?

I read your EXCELLENT post on replacing everything I am talking about - great instructions and pics. Have to admit it was way over my head.

Last year I did replace the cam seal on the driver's side (USA, facing the front of the car on the right side. I think this is the "rear" side)

Thanks for responding,

Tom

yeah, what you describe is the seal I had in mind. All good.

[pierremcalpine]

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

Also - is it necessary to replace the Camshaft Pulley - on the right in the picture ?

Nope, no reason I can think of for replacing that. The seal behind it though, that should be replaced.
Glad my guide was of some assistance to you btw.

[Tom Sawyer]

Pierre -

Thanks for your comments.

You are to be commended to your contributions to this forum.

Regards,

Tom

[fatixnet]

Originally Posted by pierremcalpine

Might as well do the cam seal on the far side of engine too as you will have to open that up to lock cams.

If you prefer INA in the choice of brand better for your vehicle.

INA and Corteco

[pierremcalpine]

Originally Posted by fatixnet

If you prefer INA in the choice of brand better for your vehicle.

INA and Corteco

I agree. Just replaced some seals on my S60 and went with Corteco. Identically in look, feel, and robustness. 1/3 of price. Haven't used INA seals but have used for pulleys - top notch.