Engine 850: B5234T/2.3/20v/T5: - Serpentine Belt Locking Tool

stevepcar · Apr 29th, 2020, 11:49

Bit of a long shot, anybody know where I can get a serpentine belt locking tool in the UK? The US seem to have very part & tool you need for these cars, but the UK seems to have ditched them. I dont mind a used one.

4x4 · Apr 29th, 2020, 12:14

Made my own a few weeks ago utilising a sump plug removal tool

Hexagonal shape into a square hole

The hex has to be 19mm and file off two edges and use a 19mm spanner to release tension

PSJVTHEBEST · Apr 29th, 2020, 16:32

That is extremely impressive! Just done mine and used the spanner-on-the-square-raised-part-of-the-forging trick below where the proper removal tool fits. Don't burr it over though!

Distendo · Apr 29th, 2020, 16:40

I used a breaker bar with a couple of washers taped to two adjacent sides of the 1/2" business end, and a nail to secure the tensioner.

stevepcar · Apr 29th, 2020, 18:40

Thanks for your suggestions. I have just made one out of an old chrome wheel bolt. I tightened a nut right up to the end of the thread, then cut off the remaining portion of thread. I also had to cut about 6mm off the bolt head & file the flats down slightly to fit. I think it will work, but I may have taken too much off, so I have another to try again.

s1monc · Apr 29th, 2020, 22:02

I bought this kit off eBay a few months ago but it was £25 back then. The only thing I wanted was the tensioner tool. I tried mucking about wedging stuff in the hole etc but it’s a doddle with this tool.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEILSEN-V...kAAOSwVoNcLNhz

4x4 · Apr 29th, 2020, 22:55

£4.20 and make your own Click

amazondean · Apr 30th, 2020, 07:38

Pressed the "click", onto ebay, clicked buy it now. Its now on its way. I'll even file it down at work when it gets here!

4x4 · Apr 30th, 2020, 08:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by amazondean

Pressed the "click", onto ebay, clicked buy it now. Its now on its way. I'll even file it down at work when it gets here!

You only need to remove two opposite corners. Think twice, file once

Bigfella666 · Apr 30th, 2020, 08:41

Steve

I have the genuine ipd tool and even that requires tweaking as the bar tends to get stuck under something - cannot remember what - so be generous with your bar length - 18 inches maybe - then you can trim to perfection

4x4 idea sounds good if the body of the tool slips straight in once one of the lugs has been trimmed off. I would then weld the body to a bar - it ain't worth the hassle of not doing especially if you are replacing the belt by yourself

My tool is about somewhere as changed both belts recently, happy to send a pic if it might help you. Paulfirmin666@btinternet.com

Apr 29th, 2020, 11:49	#1
stevepcar Steve Last Online: Yesterday 11:19 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bristol	Serpentine Belt Locking Tool Bit of a long shot, anybody know where I can get a serpentine belt locking tool in the UK? The US seem to have very part & tool you need for these cars, but the UK seems to have ditched them. I dont mind a used one.

Apr 29th, 2020, 12:14	#2
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:09 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Made my own a few weeks ago utilising a sump plug removal tool Hexagonal shape into a square hole The hex has to be 19mm and file off two edges and use a 19mm spanner to release tension __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Apr 29th, 2020, 16:40	#4
Distendo Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2023 23:56 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Birmingham	I used a breaker bar with a couple of washers taped to two adjacent sides of the 1/2" business end, and a nail to secure the tensioner. __________________ 1998 V70 T5, B5234T3

Apr 29th, 2020, 18:40	#5
stevepcar Steve Last Online: Yesterday 11:19 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bristol	Serpentine Belt Locking Tool Thanks for your suggestions. I have just made one out of an old chrome wheel bolt. I tightened a nut right up to the end of the thread, then cut off the remaining portion of thread. I also had to cut about 6mm off the bolt head & file the flats down slightly to fit. I think it will work, but I may have taken too much off, so I have another to try again.

Apr 29th, 2020, 22:55	#7
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:09 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	£4.20 and make your own Click __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Apr 29th, 2020, 16:32	#3
PSJVTHEBEST VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 22:20 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tiverton	That is extremely impressive! Just done mine and used the spanner-on-the-square-raised-part-of-the-forging trick below where the proper removal tool fits. Don't burr it over though!

Apr 29th, 2020, 22:02	#6
s1monc Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 22:46 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent	I bought this kit off eBay a few months ago but it was £25 back then. The only thing I wanted was the tensioner tool. I tried mucking about wedging stuff in the hole etc but it’s a doddle with this tool. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEILSEN-V...kAAOSwVoNcLNhz

Apr 30th, 2020, 07:38	#8
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	Pressed the "click", onto ebay, clicked buy it now. Its now on its way. I'll even file it down at work when it gets here! __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Apr 30th, 2020, 08:41	#10
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Steve I have the genuine ipd tool and even that requires tweaking as the bar tends to get stuck under something - cannot remember what - so be generous with your bar length - 18 inches maybe - then you can trim to perfection 4x4 idea sounds good if the body of the tool slips straight in once one of the lugs has been trimmed off. I would then weld the body to a bar - it ain't worth the hassle of not doing especially if you are replacing the belt by yourself My tool is about somewhere as changed both belts recently, happy to send a pic if it might help you. Paulfirmin666@btinternet.com

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