How difficult is it to do the cambelt yourself??

Baileydog · Dec 5th, 2020, 11:22

Hi folks,

I've got an XC60 2.0 D3, and I've just realised the cam belt is over due!! Money is a bit tight so I'm looking at doing it myself.... has anyone done it? Is it a simple job to do? I was a mechanic a long time ago before all these electronics come in so I'm not a novice, but not much experience working on newer cars! Thanks for any help.....

Clan · Dec 5th, 2020, 13:15

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Originally Posted by Baileydog

Hi folks,

I've got an XC60 2.0 D3, and I've just realised the cam belt is over due!! Money is a bit tight so I'm looking at doing it myself.... has anyone done it? Is it a simple job to do? I was a mechanic a long time ago before all these electronics come in so I'm not a novice, but not much experience working on newer cars! Thanks for any help.....

To be honest if you are asking then no you should not attempt it , it could be a very expensive mistake .. .. interval is 90000 miles or 10 years which ever comes first . 👍

Baileydog · Dec 5th, 2020, 13:17

I've changed cam belts on cars before, and I know some are easier than others, just wondering if this is an awkward one and if any special tools are needed besides the normal.

Baileydog · Dec 5th, 2020, 13:19

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Originally Posted by Clan

To be honest if you are asking then no you should not attempt it , it could be a very expensive mistake .. .. interval is 90000 miles or 10 years which ever comes first . 👍

I've changed cam belts before and I know some are easier than others, so really just wondering how difficult it is on this car, and if any special tools are needed...

Clan · Dec 5th, 2020, 14:55

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Originally Posted by Baileydog

I've changed cam belts before and I know some are easier than others, so really just wondering how difficult it is on this car, and if any special tools are needed...

yes the fuel pump has to be timed in .. there is a setting pin for it's pulley

Toprivetguns · Dec 5th, 2020, 16:03

I was keen to have a go (V60 D5), but when I priced up Volvo parts and my time versus a decent Indy the difference was hardly worth thinking about.

Baileydog · Dec 5th, 2020, 17:11

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Originally Posted by Toprivetguns

I was keen to have a go (V60 D5), but when I priced up Volvo parts and my time versus a decent Indy the difference was hardly worth thinking about.

It's a fair point, I have a really good local guy who is a Volvo specialist quoting me £370 which I think is very reasonable.... just when money is tight I have to think of all options

Dec 5th, 2020, 11:22	#1
Baileydog New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 17:26 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Chippenham	How difficult is it to do the cambelt yourself?? Hi folks, I've got an XC60 2.0 D3, and I've just realised the cam belt is over due!! Money is a bit tight so I'm looking at doing it myself.... has anyone done it? Is it a simple job to do? I was a mechanic a long time ago before all these electronics come in so I'm not a novice, but not much experience working on newer cars! Thanks for any help.....

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Baileydog New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 17:26 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Chippenham	I've changed cam belts on cars before, and I know some are easier than others, just wondering if this is an awkward one and if any special tools are needed besides the normal.

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Toprivetguns Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 12:05 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Herts	I was keen to have a go (V60 D5), but when I priced up Volvo parts and my time versus a decent Indy the difference was hardly worth thinking about.

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