Engine: D5244: - Cambelt replacement

S60KSX · May 6th, 2012, 16:02

Its an S60 D5 2005 163bhp.

For anyone about to replace the cambelt, just had mine done, at 68,000 miles/nearly 8 years.

Cost for genuine parts £199, including cambelt, auxilliary belt, all rollers and tensioners, all new bolts and crankshaft nut (x1) and screws (x4). plus £120 for fitting (2 hours) at a South Wales Volvo Indie.

Did fancy doing it myself, but did not fancy undoing the crankshaft pulley nut, or doing it back up to the correct torque.

And what`s more, when the mechanic started it up, it dodn`t go BANG. Which is always a bonus. For me, the £120 was worth it.

Brendan W · May 6th, 2012, 16:11

Did you replace the aux tensioner assy or just the rollers?

Clan · May 6th, 2012, 17:13

Not too bad although he overcharged over 30 mins of labour . Thats what independants tend to do , so lower labour charge but charge out more time than a dealer .... end result similar price .

(Volvo time for timing belt 54 mins + 18 mins for aux belt idler wheels )

blunders · May 6th, 2012, 17:21

Done mine today, 2nd time since I've owned the car, ( V70 my2003,113000 miles).

Not too hard a job to do yourself, but I employed a friend to help, always makes life easier.

Changed belt, tensioner and roller.

Got the genuine parts from ebay (£79.75)

Thassos · May 6th, 2012, 19:37

Hi Blunders,

How did it go with removing the crank nut & how did you re-torque to 300Nm?

Rick Barton · May 6th, 2012, 22:20

300Nm = 221 lb.ft, which is 15.8 stone.ft, or an 8 stone person standing on the end of a two foot breaker bar, thereabouts.

chiptivo · May 7th, 2012, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by blunders

Done mine today, 2nd time since I've owned the car, ( V70 my2003,113000 miles).

Not too hard a job to do yourself, but I employed a friend to help, always makes life easier.

Changed belt, tensioner and roller.

Got the genuine parts from ebay (£79.75)

I wish I had friends like you...

S60KSX · May 10th, 2012, 16:00

Brendan W;

Had the auxilliary tensioner assembly replaced, part no 31551252 Belt Tensioner, Volvo list price £52.50 plus VAT, although I got all the parts from FRF with the discount.

Clan;

I suspect I would have paid more than £120 labour at the Volvo dealer in Cardiff, and they only offer me 5 to 10% parts discount.

Brendan W · May 10th, 2012, 16:23

I replaced the complete tensioner as well although thought it was overkill but the pulley being preassembled rang an alarm bell which decided me to go for it. If you haven't already replaced it keep an ear open for cricket noises from the alternator freewheel - mine started to sulk soon after the the others were replaced albeit at 96k.

May 6th, 2012, 16:02	#1
S60KSX Junior Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2015 14:10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cardiff	Cambelt replacement Its an S60 D5 2005 163bhp. For anyone about to replace the cambelt, just had mine done, at 68,000 miles/nearly 8 years. Cost for genuine parts £199, including cambelt, auxilliary belt, all rollers and tensioners, all new bolts and crankshaft nut (x1) and screws (x4). plus £120 for fitting (2 hours) at a South Wales Volvo Indie. Did fancy doing it myself, but did not fancy undoing the crankshaft pulley nut, or doing it back up to the correct torque. And what`s more, when the mechanic started it up, it dodn`t go BANG. Which is always a bonus. For me, the £120 was worth it.

May 6th, 2012, 17:13	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 10:54 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Not too bad although he overcharged over 30 mins of labour . Thats what independants tend to do , so lower labour charge but charge out more time than a dealer .... end result similar price . (Volvo time for timing belt 54 mins + 18 mins for aux belt idler wheels ) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 6th, 2012, 19:37	#5
Thassos GoldMember Last Online: May 30th, 2024 04:17 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent, UK	crank pulley removal Hi Blunders, How did it go with removing the crank nut & how did you re-torque to 300Nm?

May 6th, 2012, 22:20	#6
Rick Barton Master Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 22:20 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bedfordshire	300Nm = 221 lb.ft, which is 15.8 stone.ft, or an 8 stone person standing on the end of a two foot breaker bar, thereabouts. __________________ 2012 XC70 D5 SE Lux Geartronic Polestar

May 6th, 2012, 16:11	#2
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Did you replace the aux tensioner assy or just the rollers?

May 6th, 2012, 17:21	#4
blunders Junior Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2019 09:18 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kent	Done mine today, 2nd time since I've owned the car, ( V70 my2003,113000 miles). Not too hard a job to do yourself, but I employed a friend to help, always makes life easier. Changed belt, tensioner and roller. Got the genuine parts from ebay (£79.75)

May 10th, 2012, 16:00	#8
S60KSX Junior Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2015 14:10 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cardiff	Brendan W; Had the auxilliary tensioner assembly replaced, part no 31551252 Belt Tensioner, Volvo list price £52.50 plus VAT, although I got all the parts from FRF with the discount. Clan; I suspect I would have paid more than £120 labour at the Volvo dealer in Cardiff, and they only offer me 5 to 10% parts discount.

May 10th, 2012, 16:23	#9
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	I replaced the complete tensioner as well although thought it was overkill but the pulley being preassembled rang an alarm bell which decided me to go for it. If you haven't already replaced it keep an ear open for cricket noises from the alternator freewheel - mine started to sulk soon after the the others were replaced albeit at 96k.

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