First Volvo

[Mission]

Hi

Well the last car I thought I would own over the years would be a volvo

I have always had Vauxhalls in the past 20 plus years upto the Calibra which I loved. But it has to go due to needing an estate and four doors. I could of gone Vectra estate but was turned by the nice looks of the V40 and what alot of extra equipment you get for your money.

So this week picked up a V40 CDi on a "P" plate and love it. All those luxurys such as Climate control and interior lights that come on when you unlock the car. Not used to things like that. And a bonus CD changer in the boot.

Anyway I'm a convert.

Just a few things to do like the carpets are a mess because they are a light colour. And the leather seats have a few scuffs in them so need to get a repair kit when I find the "colour name" of them. They are a tan colour ?

Anyway, I'm sure I'll have many questions as time goes by.

Cheers

Tone

[Weezy]

Hi & to the club Tone

[stevo48]

Welcome to Volvo ownership, I hope your new purchase will give you many trouble free years of motoring.
Has the car got service history, how many miles has it done and when did it last have the timing belt changed??

[Mission]

Originally Posted by stevo48

Welcome to Volvo ownership, I hope your new purchase will give you many trouble free years of motoring.
Has the car got service history, how many miles has it done and when did it last have the timing belt changed??

There's a gap in the service history between 46K and 100K so not sure if the Cam belt was even changed at 80K. Its on 129K so i better look at getting it changed.

I have done many cam belt, rollers, water pump changes on Vauxhalls. I haven't got a Haynes manual yet, so is it a similiar procedure ?

Cheers
Tone

[stevo48]

Originally Posted by Mission

There's a gap in the service history between 46K and 100K so not sure if the Cam belt was even changed at 80K. Its on 129K so i better look at getting it changed.

I have done many cam belt, rollers, water pump changes on Vauxhalls. I haven't got a Haynes manual yet, so is it a similiar procedure ?

Cheers
Tone

Similar , yes but can be a real pain due to the limited amount of space you have to work in, some special tools are also required hold and remove crankshaft pulley, get the belt done asap or it could break and possibly destroy your engine.

[Weezy]

Originally Posted by stevo48

Similar , yes but can be a real pain due to the limited amount of space you have to work in, some special tools are also required hold and remove crankshaft pulley, get the belt done asap or it could break and possibly destroy your engine.

If you dont have the special tool there is always "The rope trick"

Method 5: Rope Trick in Cylinder. [Another Bolt Removal Tip from Don Foster: The Rope Trick] Use nylon rope to jam the piston at TDC while you turn the crank pulley bolt. Be careful how you do this: you can damage the valves.

* Be absolutely certain you're at cylinder #1 TDC between the compression and power strokes. This way the valves will be closed. You can tell this by feeling compression pressure, using your finger, in the spark plug hole.
* Turn the crankshaft clockwise (facing the engine) about 1/4 to 1/3 turn. Stuff in about 2-3' of 1/4" soft rope - nylon or cotton clothesline should work.
* Turn the crank counter clockwise as to unscrew the pulley bolt. The rope compresses and jams the piston. Using a breaker bar, loosen and remove the bolt.
* To reassemble, use the same approach except stage the crankshaft about 1/4 to 1/3 turn counter clockwise from #1 TDC. Stuff in the rope. Turn the crank clockwise to compress the rope and jam the piston. Tighten and torque the center bolt following the torque and turn procedure.
* Remove the rope, install the plug.