S40: - 2003 S40 1.8s manual- cambelt kit

nokinnikon · May 15th, 2020, 09:06

Hi its that time now where my dearly beloved needs her cambelt changed, i have been told of a kit that comprises of belts, pump et etc can anyone recommend a kit, any pitfalls???

thank you

jason

ITSv40 · May 15th, 2020, 20:24

If it is the Volvo engine get a genuine kit from Volvo. The pumps rarely give any issues - I have had pumps last 370,000mls and still be good - so if yours is in good order, no roughness or leaks, I would leave well alone. Do change the belt, idler pulley and adjuster and also the auxiliary belt and adjuster. If you go aftermarket - Gates etc, only fit a genuine Volvo pump if that does need changing.

If the engine is the Mitsubishi GDi, I've no experience of those.

gatos · May 20th, 2020, 18:40

spam reported

nokinnikon · May 22nd, 2020, 12:05

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Originally Posted by gatos

spam reported

SPAM? why spam, am i missing something here?

barrybritcher · May 22nd, 2020, 12:28

no idea either, maybe call 999 in case he's had a stroke

nokinnikon · May 22nd, 2020, 12:49

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Originally Posted by barrybritcher

no idea either, maybe call 999 in case he's had a stroke

HA! must have!

ITSv40 · May 22nd, 2020, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by barrybritcher

no idea either, maybe call 999 in case he's had a stroke

He is suffering from Coronavirus in the lounge. Be gentle with him.

foggyjames · May 24th, 2020, 12:02

Be nice. There was spam, Gatos reported it, and it was removed

cheers

James

nokinnikon · May 27th, 2020, 08:42

thank you for that!, while we are on the subject, what is the best cam locking tool, im not looking to spend a shed load on a kit but there are so many out there for other engines finding it hard to choose whats right and wrong...

my engine is the B4184S2

2003 S40 1.8I S

thanks

ITSv40 · May 27th, 2020, 10:20

If just changing the belt any of the cheap tools will do - provided it is designed for your engine. If removing the sprocket you really do need the proper Volvo tool as the cheapo ones can bend - don't ask how I know😥

If using a locking tool you will need a new camshaft end cap - only one as the cam sensor fits on the other cam and can be replaced. The caps are only a couple of quid from Volvo.

May 15th, 2020, 09:06	#1
nokinnikon To Roll (Latin for Volvo) Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 23:45 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Rhyl-North Wales	2003 S40 1.8s manual- cambelt kit Hi its that time now where my dearly beloved needs her cambelt changed, i have been told of a kit that comprises of belts, pump et etc can anyone recommend a kit, any pitfalls??? thank you jason

May 15th, 2020, 20:24	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 07:35 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	If it is the Volvo engine get a genuine kit from Volvo. The pumps rarely give any issues - I have had pumps last 370,000mls and still be good - so if yours is in good order, no roughness or leaks, I would leave well alone. Do change the belt, idler pulley and adjuster and also the auxiliary belt and adjuster. If you go aftermarket - Gates etc, only fit a genuine Volvo pump if that does need changing. If the engine is the Mitsubishi GDi, I've no experience of those. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

May 20th, 2020, 18:40	#3
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barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	no idea either, maybe call 999 in case he's had a stroke __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

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May 27th, 2020, 08:42	#9
nokinnikon To Roll (Latin for Volvo) Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 23:45 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Rhyl-North Wales	thank you for that!, while we are on the subject, what is the best cam locking tool, im not looking to spend a shed load on a kit but there are so many out there for other engines finding it hard to choose whats right and wrong... my engine is the B4184S2 2003 S40 1.8I S thanks

May 27th, 2020, 10:20	#10
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 07:35 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	If just changing the belt any of the cheap tools will do - provided it is designed for your engine. If removing the sprocket you really do need the proper Volvo tool as the cheapo ones can bend - don't ask how I know😥 If using a locking tool you will need a new camshaft end cap - only one as the cam sensor fits on the other cam and can be replaced. The caps are only a couple of quid from Volvo. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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