Great tutorial video! I was so confused about this as there are different variations on the procedure floating online. The official Volvo pdf file says to loosen the 3 cam gear bolts and rotate the gear clockwise until the left edge of the slotted hole contacts the edge of the bolt. Another forum said you have to loosen both the cam gear bolts, and the vvt center torx bolt, and simultaneously turn the cam gear clockwise and the vvt counter clockwise until the bolts bottoms out at the left edge of the slotted hole then tighten everything up and align the marks. One other youtubber said to rotate the crank pully 1/4 turn past its mark on the oil pump, then turn it back to its timing mark before setting the cams. Your video is very simple to follow, and as I can see after you were done with everything you verified the timing was correct by rotating the engine. It seemed to rotate without any issues. I will use this technique on my project xc90t6!
A simple way to line up those cam gears is to set the engine up, lock the cams, make your own timing marks on the back of the cam gears, then slip the belt off. I usually do three, correlated to the VVT solenoids. Then you go to remove the gears, I turn the CCW to their limit, make a 4th mark, break them off, replace the seals, then use my 4th mark which I call a LIMIT MARK, and then work from there. That way you're not starting from scratch.
Great video! I did the belt yesterday on my 2005 2.5T XC70 and now it runs like a charm. Great tip on the VVTi hubs loaded forward. Once I locked the camshafts with an identical tool to the one depicted, the time was baging on. A tip for those buying the chinese version, the steel of the tool itself is good and the machining is great, just beware the short bolts bottom up before tightening, I installed the extensions and used the long bolts and went smooth, you can either get shorter graded steel bolts or use a bunch of washers or a nut (which I didn't have).
@@lop8828 sorry for the late response, the tool I got it from ebay, just search Volvo Camshaft tool, you'll get plenty of hits. As for the parts itself I always buy them at FCPeuro.com
Excellent video all timing belts are done on the T5 which is not the same and you have to be carefull for the niple on the themostat housing. Good work .
I don't get it. According to VIda your timing is slightly off and they should be locket a cog and 2 cogs before the mark when setting the timing to factory.
I think you tightened the tensioner to the hot position when it should have been on the fist tab position witch I believe is the cold position seeing that the engine has not been run and should be cold.
You don't need to use the locking tool I have the 2.9 twin turbo and removed the timing belt 3 times since I had it line your marks up to top dead center put timing belt around all pulleys accept the idler and top 2 pulleys start off with the left one then the right and slide on to the idler rotate the crank a few times make sure the lines are top dead center if it's off a tooth you can make it jump one tooth without taking it back off another thing people say don't tighten the timing belt so tight but tighting it saved my engine because my serpentine belt broke and got caught up in the timing belt almost causing it to jump
I find it confusing the explanation about the VVT hubs. But speaking about normal belt change (without replacing the cam seals), as I understand, there is no need to remove the center hub bolt or the 4 gear securing bolts. Just make sure the timing marks stay aligned when installing the new belt (turn the cam gears by hand to match the marks). As for locking the cams, you can use this tool to lock them in the front, much cheaper and easier (IPD 109573) images.matthewsvolvosite.com/timing-belt-cam-locking-tool.jpg . Be aware that you will brake the thermostat housing vent hose, see forums for a fix www.swedespeed.com/threads/need-info-on-timing-belt-replacement-xc90-t6.174402/ For the tensioner, before setting it we need to make sure the new belt has tension between the idler and the intake cam gear, if there's no tension we need to turn the crank by hand a full turn (with the tensioner bolt loose). Then to adjust it Volvo says to turn first the indicator to the right and past the temperature tabs - then go back to the center position (the block has to be at room temp, around 20C or 75F) and tighten the bolt to 20Nm (15ft-lbs). Also, be sure to lock the crank as shown. Otherwise, when removing/installing the harmonic balancer (crank pulley) the crank will rotate under the torque applied to the bolts, causing the timing marks to become misaligned with those of the camshafts.
@@racedwg No problem, we often get questions about people who went removing the hubs to replace leaky seals (usually from clogged PCV), they don't mark the hubs or lock the cams properly and get stuck with bad timing. Always good to inquire first on forums about the procedure before removing the hubs. I've also added a link to a small cam gears locking tool
Please i need more information for the open and install all..camshaft position and all it..i just want to change head cylinder my T6 s80 but i dont have instructions..you need to buy head camera that will make you easy to make more video about volvo
Hi I need help please , I'm doing headgasket for my 2003 volvo xc90 2.9l , I rebuild the cylinders head and everything but I'm on hold because I need to know if : 1- can I use Victor renz / Elring headgasket and head bolts or it has to be genuine volvo ? 2-what is the best aftermarket brand for timming set kit , belt / tensioner/ pully etc ? Basically I want to save few hundreds dollars if the aftermarket would survive for 2-3 years I won't mind if they go bad in 2-3 years. But not few months . I Emiled FCP because they list 3 brands I asked if it's critical to install after market or not , they replied saying all our brands are good .
Does the engine need to be out of the engine to do this? Planning on buying a used XC90 and needs the timing belt done. What is the avg cost to change the timing belt?
Very well explained thanks Darrell. the cam-locking tools make the task easier.
Great tutorial video! I was so confused about this as there are different variations on the procedure floating online. The official Volvo pdf file says to loosen the 3 cam gear bolts and rotate the gear clockwise until the left edge of the slotted hole contacts the edge of the bolt. Another forum said you have to loosen both the cam gear bolts, and the vvt center torx bolt, and simultaneously turn the cam gear clockwise and the vvt counter clockwise until the bolts bottoms out at the left edge of the slotted hole then tighten everything up and align the marks. One other youtubber said to rotate the crank pully 1/4 turn past its mark on the oil pump, then turn it back to its timing mark before setting the cams.
Your video is very simple to follow, and as I can see after you were done with everything you verified the timing was correct by rotating the engine. It seemed to rotate without any issues. I will use this technique on my project xc90t6!
You’re the best mechanic ever
No one has ever said that to me befor! Thank you for your comment ,you made me feel so good!
A simple way to line up those cam gears is to set the engine up, lock the cams, make your own timing marks on the back of the cam gears, then slip the belt off. I usually do three, correlated to the VVT solenoids. Then you go to remove the gears, I turn the CCW to their limit, make a 4th mark, break them off, replace the seals, then use my 4th mark which I call a LIMIT MARK, and then work from there. That way you're not starting from scratch.
Great video! I did the belt yesterday on my 2005 2.5T XC70 and now it runs like a charm. Great tip on the VVTi hubs loaded forward. Once I locked the camshafts with an identical tool to the one depicted, the time was baging on. A tip for those buying the chinese version, the steel of the tool itself is good and the machining is great, just beware the short bolts bottom up before tightening, I installed the extensions and used the long bolts and went smooth, you can either get shorter graded steel bolts or use a bunch of washers or a nut (which I didn't have).
Thanks for watching and the grate comment!
Where did you get the parts.
Can't find them
@@lop8828 sorry for the late response, the tool I got it from ebay, just search Volvo Camshaft tool, you'll get plenty of hits. As for the parts itself I always buy them at FCPeuro.com
Thanks Darrell it's help a lot with simple explanation
Thanks iam easy ,glad you like video it was a challenging job!
Great video bro thank u so much I’ve been searching for days for a good video on how to do this
Thank you,Its a crazy one for sure!
Excellent video all timing belts are done on the T5 which is not the same and you have to be carefull for the niple on the themostat housing. Good work .
Thanks for the info! very hard to do for sure!
Glad like the video, hope it was helpfully I was scared to run it after I was done,but it still running grate,customer was happy and me too.....
This is very informative video thanks a lot , You are good man .
I don't get it. According to VIda your timing is slightly off and they should be locket a cog and 2 cogs before the mark when setting the timing to factory.
I love the good ol 14.4v all beat up
My favorite tool
LOL thanks!
Привет из Сибири;) спасибо за видеобзор
Not sure what you said,thanks for reply
Is this method the same for a 03 xc 90 T6 2,9 please let me know
I think you tightened the tensioner to the hot position when it should have been on the fist tab position witch I believe is the cold position seeing that the engine has not been run and should be cold.
I am assuming you did remove camshaft lock tool in order to turn engine?
You don't need to use the locking tool I have the 2.9 twin turbo and removed the timing belt 3 times since I had it line your marks up to top dead center put timing belt around all pulleys accept the idler and top 2 pulleys start off with the left one then the right and slide on to the idler rotate the crank a few times make sure the lines are top dead center if it's off a tooth you can make it jump one tooth without taking it back off another thing people say don't tighten the timing belt so tight but tighting it saved my engine because my serpentine belt broke and got caught up in the timing belt almost causing it to jump
I find it confusing the explanation about the VVT hubs. But speaking about normal belt change (without replacing the cam seals), as I understand, there is no need to remove the center hub bolt or the 4 gear securing bolts. Just make sure the timing marks stay aligned when installing the new belt (turn the cam gears by hand to match the marks). As for locking the cams, you can use this tool to lock them in the front, much cheaper and easier (IPD 109573) images.matthewsvolvosite.com/timing-belt-cam-locking-tool.jpg . Be aware that you will brake the thermostat housing vent hose, see forums for a fix www.swedespeed.com/threads/need-info-on-timing-belt-replacement-xc90-t6.174402/ For the tensioner, before setting it we need to make sure the new belt has tension between the idler and the intake cam gear, if there's no tension we need to turn the crank by hand a full turn (with the tensioner bolt loose). Then to adjust it Volvo says to turn first the indicator to the right and past the temperature tabs - then go back to the center position (the block has to be at room temp, around 20C or 75F) and tighten the bolt to 20Nm (15ft-lbs). Also, be sure to lock the crank as shown. Otherwise, when removing/installing the harmonic balancer (crank pulley) the crank will rotate under the torque applied to the bolts, causing the timing marks to become misaligned with those of the camshafts.
sound good ,thanks for reply, it was very hard not much data on this one.
@@racedwg No problem, we often get questions about people who went removing the hubs to replace leaky seals (usually from clogged PCV), they don't mark the hubs or lock the cams properly and get stuck with bad timing. Always good to inquire first on forums about the procedure before removing the hubs. I've also added a link to a small cam gears locking tool
You are correct.
Nice job greetings from zimbabwe
great video , I was wondering if you have a video on the EGR valve on the 2004-5 Volvo XC 90 T6 ?
Sorry I don't. Glad you like the vid!
Please i need more information for the open and install all..camshaft position and all it..i just want to change head cylinder my T6 s80 but i dont have instructions..you need to buy head camera that will make you easy to make more video about volvo
Hello i believe jou have to turn the tensioner to the left. And then tork it to 25 nm. Greets jan
Hi I need help please , I'm doing headgasket for my 2003 volvo xc90 2.9l , I rebuild the cylinders head and everything but I'm on hold because I need to know if :
1- can I use Victor renz / Elring headgasket and head bolts or it has to be genuine volvo ?
2-what is the best aftermarket brand for timming set kit , belt / tensioner/ pully etc ?
Basically I want to save few hundreds dollars if the aftermarket would survive for 2-3 years I won't mind if they go bad in 2-3 years. But not few months . I Emiled FCP because they list 3 brands I asked if it's critical to install after market or not , they replied saying all our brands are good .
I belive at that time had to use factory parts.
@@racedwg I bought original bolt it's say fubu on the tip but I didn't buy them from the dealer I found cheaper website .
Very good
What's the information of the tool kit your using because on Amazon there's tons of them. Let me know
Look at the kit today no number on it, Make sure it has your year and modal on the case,
Good job. Thanks
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Good day
Are you not in Cape Town to fix mine please?
Don't tell RobertDIY you got them at TDC LMAO
Robert is a hack
Yep clearly hes doing that part wrong
what if you replace your piston heads and rod beams will yiu have to use the crank lock pin to line up pulleycrank
David Holley the balancer you mean
Wat is the other silver box called I have a line leaking between there it’s missing out
Box on the pan is water cooler ,not sure what you mean?
Does the engine need to be out of the engine to do this? Planning on buying a used XC90 and needs the timing belt done. What is the avg cost to change the timing belt?
No it does not it's harder of course.i was installing a used engine when I made the video
One of the easiest timing belts to do. 3hrs or so. Do not need the special tool. FCP Euro has a good video.
If timing belt broke , can i still fix it or needs new engine
Pull the heads off most likely vales bent or junk,sometimes you get lucky, most likely it's junk
a question? The camshaft pulleys go all right?
Right from engine on belt side is what you mean
So long ago now, but if both cams are not right the belt wont work but iam not 100% sure.
Single cameshaft
Is there a reason 'Twin' is spelled 'Twine'?
Small spelling mistake
ok teach glad you like it!