xc60 drive e 2010 timing belt and aux belt

[szymanski]

hi all.... hope im in the right place.....im struggling to find the right info anywhere. i have a diesel 2.4 xc60 drive e bought in 2010. its just hit 108,000miles. from what ive gathered it needs a new timing belt and aux belt. the local garage can change this for me, but from doing more research iv found people saying that you need to change the pullys for the aux belt aswell. but the garage is just recommending changing the belt. elsewhere if read that there are two aux belts.... upper and lower.... ? im just at a loss as to know what should be done. can anyone offer me a definitive guide as to what needs replacing so that i can ask for it all to be done at the same time.

many thanks for any help

[Dash300]

Clan will be along shortly!

[szymanski]

appreciate any help i can get!

[bomberfr0g]

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=258357

change belts and tensioners, I have experienced the pain of a snapped belt destroying the whole top end, suffice to say tensioner not changed with belt. Lesson learnt
and yes two belts for the aux.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by szymanski

hi all.... hope im in the right place.....im struggling to find the right info anywhere. i have a diesel 2.4 xc60 drive e bought in 2010. its just hit 108,000miles. from what ive gathered it needs a new timing belt and aux belt. the local garage can change this for me, but from doing more research iv found people saying that you need to change the pullys for the aux belt aswell. but the garage is just recommending changing the belt. elsewhere if read that there are two aux belts.... upper and lower.... ? im just at a loss as to know what should be done. can anyone offer me a definitive guide as to what needs replacing so that i can ask for it all to be done at the same time.

many thanks for any help

It is very important that the following parts are changed at your mileage and age :
The cam belt,
the cambelt tensioner
The Cam belt idler wheel
This is all in the volvo cambelt kit


also the aux belt
the aux belt tensioner and securing screw .. 25nm tightening torque do not overtighten

And the AC Compressor stretch belt

Use Volvo Genuine Parts ... and all ok until 54000 miles time when just the AUX belt must be changed ..

[szymanski]

Originally Posted by Clan

It is very important that the following parts are changed at your mileage and age :
The cam belt,
the cambelt tensioner
The Cam belt idler wheel
This is all in the volvo cambelt kit


also the aux belt
the aux belt tensioner and securing screw .. 25nm tightening torque do not overtighten

And the AC Compressor stretch belt

Use Volvo Genuine Parts ... and all ok until 54000 miles time when just the AUX belt must be changed ..

thats really helpful reply thankyou very much......!

may I ask if you have recommendations on the best places to order this all from......I have been recommended a good local mobile mechanic thats happy to come and fit it all if I do the leg work and buy it all!
ive been on euro parts website and a few others but ive just seen aftermarket kits from bosch gates conti etc .... im guessing they are not best to go with?

thanks again for your help

[Clan]

Originally Posted by szymanski

thats really helpful reply thankyou very much......!

may I ask if you have recommendations on the best places to order this all from......I have been recommended a good local mobile mechanic thats happy to come and fit it all if I do the leg work and buy it all!
ive been on euro parts website and a few others but ive just seen aftermarket kits from bosch gates conti etc .... im guessing they are not best to go with?

thanks again for your help

you get the best from the volvo dealer , FRF Volvo in swansea will give you a discount if you mention this forum and quote C3 ...
remember the Aux Belt tensioner bolt must be 25 nm tell who ever is doing it ... if it snaps your engine is wrecked .. That is why i would always recommend someone with experience of this job to do it . I had better mention that the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts must be renewed too , and they are angle torqued which may be another unfamiliar job to some people .

[szymanski]

Originally Posted by Clan

you get the best from the volvo dealer , FRF Volvo in swansea will give you a discount if you mention this forum and quote C3 ...
remember the Aux Belt tensioner bolt must be 25 nm tell who ever is doing it ... if it snaps your engine is wrecked .. That is why i would always recommend someone with experience of this job to do it . I had better mention that the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts must be renewed too , and they are angle torqued which may be another unfamiliar job to some people .

super will give them a call in the morning.... im guessing the crankshaft pulley bolts arnt included in the timing belt kit? will ask about them anyway. thank you again!

[szymanski]

Originally Posted by Clan

you get the best from the volvo dealer , FRF Volvo in swansea will give you a discount if you mention this forum and quote C3 ...
remember the Aux Belt tensioner bolt must be 25 nm tell who ever is doing it ... if it snaps your engine is wrecked .. That is why i would always recommend someone with experience of this job to do it . I had better mention that the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts must be renewed too , and they are angle torqued which may be another unfamiliar job to some people .

sorry one last question..... would you recommend the water pump being replaced too?

[szymanski]

just a quick thanks for your advice....... FRF were great.... got the parts and at a good price.... all the works been done and my volvo is a happy bunny !

Originally Posted by Clan

you get the best from the volvo dealer , FRF Volvo in swansea will give you a discount if you mention this forum and quote C3 ...
remember the Aux Belt tensioner bolt must be 25 nm tell who ever is doing it ... if it snaps your engine is wrecked .. That is why i would always recommend someone with experience of this job to do it . I had better mention that the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts must be renewed too , and they are angle torqued which may be another unfamiliar job to some people .