V70: Information - engine mount should i remove for belt change?

Morgasmotron · Jul 16th, 2017, 17:52

newbie question two from me this week

heres my engine bay mount on the v70 mk 3 2009 d5 engine
im going to be changing out belts water pump and power steering pump

this big ol badboy upper left engine mount (seen in picture directly by power steering bottle ) seems to be in way of everything and blocking easy access from above
Do i remove it first to start work ? if so do i need to give support to the engine from underneath by jacking it to compensate for lack of mount ? if i just undo it am i going to stress weight on engine etc
can jobs be done from underside leaving mount in place ?
or is it simple ?just undo then do back up (correct torques withstanding off course)

Model flyer · Jul 16th, 2017, 18:41

Yes remove it for extra room . Support engine with a trolley jack

Tatsfield · Jul 16th, 2017, 19:23

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You need to put in a closing square bracket "]" after the last "[/IMG" so that you get this:

Semnoz · Jul 16th, 2017, 21:48

Half-way down the plastic timing belt cover, there's a threaded stud that sticks through from the engine block, to fasten a hose clamp in place.

I had real problems removing the timing belt cover because of this stud, and had to really lever the cover outwards while removing it. It was the hardest part of the whole job on mine !

Morgasmotron · Jul 16th, 2017, 22:53

jacking the engine from underneath? where can i safely jack the block from ?

I see on robert's vid he says def dont place jack under oil reservoir or its kiss goodbye to it and mucho leaks instantly

Morgasmotron · Jul 17th, 2017, 10:02

mmm maybe ive got some serious more research here. think i might be doing total newbie and confusing tank with engine sump dooohh . if anyone's got the simple direction for the spot to jack engine block technique /thread please point this idiot to it Iv'e got the nice piece of Oroko 11/2 ft hardwood block to jack with im keen noticed someones said in another sites thread about using wheel change carjack to get more control raising lowering block than trolley jack any-thoughts ?

bobsy852 · Jul 17th, 2017, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morgasmotron

jacking the engine from underneath? where can i safely jack the block from ?

I see on robert's vid he says def dont place jack under oil reservoir or its kiss goodbye to it and mucho leaks instantly

I used a large bit of wood to spread the load of the engine and put the trolley jack under that

Jul 16th, 2017, 17:52	#1
Morgasmotron Junior Member Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2023 09:29 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: pembs	engine mount should i remove for belt change? newbie question two from me this week heres my engine bay mount on the v70 mk 3 2009 d5 engine im going to be changing out belts water pump and power steering pump this big ol badboy upper left engine mount (seen in picture directly by power steering bottle ) seems to be in way of everything and blocking easy access from above Do i remove it first to start work ? if so do i need to give support to the engine from underneath by jacking it to compensate for lack of mount ? if i just undo it am i going to stress weight on engine etc can jobs be done from underside leaving mount in place ? or is it simple ?just undo then do back up (correct torques withstanding off course) Last edited by tt82; Jul 17th, 2017 at 07:04. Reason: Corrected link.

Jul 16th, 2017, 18:41	#2
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Yes remove it for extra room . Support engine with a trolley jack __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Jul 16th, 2017, 19:23	#3
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 17:47 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	[IMG]http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/picture.php?albumid=2103&pictureid=10347[/IMG You need to put in a closing square bracket "]" after the last "[/IMG" so that you get this: __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey Last edited by CTCNetwork; Jul 17th, 2017 at 22:36. Reason: uncorrected bbcode!

Jul 16th, 2017, 21:48	#4
Semnoz Senior Member Last Online: Nov 12th, 2023 19:03 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NW	Half-way down the plastic timing belt cover, there's a threaded stud that sticks through from the engine block, to fasten a hose clamp in place. I had real problems removing the timing belt cover because of this stud, and had to really lever the cover outwards while removing it. It was the hardest part of the whole job on mine ! __________________ V70 D5 185 SE Lux P3 (with rear integrated booster seats, which the kids love !!)

Jul 16th, 2017, 22:53	#5
Morgasmotron Junior Member Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2023 09:29 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: pembs	jacking the engine from underneath? where can i safely jack the block from ? I see on robert's vid he says def dont place jack under oil reservoir or its kiss goodbye to it and mucho leaks instantly

Jul 17th, 2017, 10:02	#6
Morgasmotron Junior Member Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2023 09:29 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: pembs	mmm maybe ive got some serious more research here. think i might be doing total newbie and confusing tank with engine sump dooohh . if anyone's got the simple direction for the spot to jack engine block technique /thread please point this idiot to it Iv'e got the nice piece of Oroko 11/2 ft hardwood block to jack with im keen noticed someones said in another sites thread about using wheel change carjack to get more control raising lowering block than trolley jack any-thoughts ?

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