740 cambelt change

David Humphrey · Sep 21st, 2009, 16:00

I have recently bought a belt for this and it is a contitech CT 704 119Z. The box is marked up for a vw lt 2.4 diesel and turbo diesel 1983 onwards. Any confirmation on the suitablity for the 740 turbo diesel would be appreciated.
Regards
David

jor · Sep 21st, 2009, 16:54

For the 940 anyway all the belts sold post 11/1992 have 120 teeth. So if your car is earlier than this a 119 belt will fit.
To be completely safe count the teeth on the one you take off.

jor

David Humphrey · Sep 21st, 2009, 19:26

Just checked the new belt and it has 119 teeth and the box has 119 z on it.
David

oman5 · Oct 8th, 2009, 17:55

good luck, its a nasty job (IMO anyway)

David Humphrey · Oct 15th, 2009, 18:09

Job done and not sure but MPG seems better at 40 whereas before it was 36,I have replaced the pump belt as well so could be that.

jor · Oct 16th, 2009, 16:44

Obviously you managed to get the timing spot on. I didn't do quite so well - like you I changed both belts but could not manage to get the camshaft in the correct position when tightening the front and rear sprockets.

jor

David Humphrey · Oct 16th, 2009, 22:35

I cannot take the credit. The previous owner did it for me. He does seem to be a very good mechanic and has looked after the engine very well.
David

Sep 21st, 2009, 16:00	#1
David Humphrey Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2011 11:05 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norfolk	740 cambelt change I have recently bought a belt for this and it is a contitech CT 704 119Z. The box is marked up for a vw lt 2.4 diesel and turbo diesel 1983 onwards. Any confirmation on the suitablity for the 740 turbo diesel would be appreciated. Regards David

Sep 21st, 2009, 16:54	#2
jor VOC 20573 Last Online: Jul 10th, 2023 22:14 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wembley	For the 940 anyway all the belts sold post 11/1992 have 120 teeth. So if your car is earlier than this a 119 belt will fit. To be completely safe count the teeth on the one you take off. jor __________________ Volvo 940 SE 1994 D24Tic. BMW C1 85 mpg

Oct 16th, 2009, 16:44	#6
jor VOC 20573 Last Online: Jul 10th, 2023 22:14 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wembley	Obviously you managed to get the timing spot on. I didn't do quite so well - like you I changed both belts but could not manage to get the camshaft in the correct position when tightening the front and rear sprockets. jor __________________ Volvo 940 SE 1994 D24Tic. BMW C1 85 mpg

Sep 21st, 2009, 19:26	#3
David Humphrey Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2011 11:05 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norfolk	Just checked the new belt and it has 119 teeth and the box has 119 z on it. David

Oct 8th, 2009, 17:55	#4
oman5 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 03:06 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: merthyr tydfil	good luck, its a nasty job (IMO anyway)

Oct 15th, 2009, 18:09	#5
David Humphrey Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2011 11:05 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norfolk	Job done and not sure but MPG seems better at 40 whereas before it was 36,I have replaced the pump belt as well so could be that.

Oct 16th, 2009, 22:35	#7
David Humphrey Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2011 11:05 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norfolk	I cannot take the credit. The previous owner did it for me. He does seem to be a very good mechanic and has looked after the engine very well. David

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