2.4 d5

[Shemy]

Hello,

A story like millions of others, meaning I'm just looking for a recommendation for a good place where I can get this done, someone who knows these engines and knows what they're doing... Volvo V60, 2011... but let me start with the engine – 5-cylinder model, manual, 2.4 diesel, D5, 205 horsepower... covered 135k miles, timing belt and V belt changed in February around 108k miles. Before the holidays, while driving on cruise control, a sudden loss of power, I stop and try to start it again several times without success. I tow the car to the mechanic, we check, and it turns out that the V-belt has unraveled and got between the timing belt, causing it to skip 5 teeth... I know, it's a tough situation... Now the question... Mechanics, There are many supposedly good ones, but I would like someone passionate about what they do..., I would like to add that I can transport the engine anywhere. I'm based in Essex

Cheers

[Phil Croxley]

Originally Posted by Shemy

Hello,

A story like millions of others, meaning I'm just looking for a recommendation for a good place where I can get this done, someone who knows these engines and knows what they're doing... Volvo V60, 2011... but let me start with the engine – 5-cylinder model, manual, 2.4 diesel, D5, 205 horsepower... covered 135k miles, timing belt and V belt changed in February around 108k miles. Before the holidays, while driving on cruise control, a sudden loss of power, I stop and try to start it again several times without success. I tow the car to the mechanic, we check, and it turns out that the V-belt has unraveled and got between the timing belt, causing it to skip 5 teeth... I know, it's a tough situation... Now the question... Mechanics, There are many supposedly good ones, but I would like someone passionate about what they do..., I would like to add that I can transport the engine anywhere. I'm based in Essex

Cheers

What is it that you're looking to do with the engine? If the timing has skipped 5 teeth the damage is likely to be severe.

[garethXC]

Try speaking to Tony @ IVS in letchworth, he may have some pointers if unable to do the work themselves.

[seanc]

I watched salvage rebuilds uk repair an XC60 whose cylinder head had been damaged by a snapped belt.

https://youtu.be/BO24oBb1iFc?si=QO_-bPwXKTOTsYxM

They reference that they got their replacement cylinder head from Autotech - they did a segment where Chris visited the workshop and exchanged the head & camshafts for replacement and discussed the head repair process.

[GrahamBrown1]

This is exactly the route I would take if I were in that situation. Recon head and cams and as long as it’s rebuilt correctly no reason why it won’t be a good car again. You need to find the cause of belt failure and only use genuine bits to ensure it doesn’t happen again. And like you say finding a man to do the job who is going to do it to the standard required, ie as good as new.

[MacV50]

Who did the belt replacement? Did they give you any sort of warranty on the work? Less than a year after having it done, I'd hope they might help you out ...

[darroch]

Yeah, how many miles did you put on the new belts and were the tensioners done? All Volvo parts?