When to change timing belt on Volvo 960?
See 960 Timing Belt Changefor important information regarding the timing belt change interval – which varies by model year for the 960 series – as well as the tensioner and idler pulleys which, upon failure, will destroy the belt and the cylinder head at great cost.
What should I do if my Volvo 960 engine is failing?
See 960 FAQ file for information on failing engine wiring harnesses. If you have comprssed air blow out the plug cavity before you take the plug out. As an alternative use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean any “stuff” out of the hole to avoid having it fall into the cylinder. Remove spark plugs.
Is the head gasket on my Volvo 960 leaking?
960 B6304 Head Gasket Replacement 960-90 Cylinder Misfire 960 B6304 Fuel Rail Leakage Problems 960 Gas Smell After Fillup
What causes headlamp pulsation in Volvo S90?
Headlamp Wiper Motor Removal 960 Brake Pulsations 960 Driveline Noise: Failing Grease Seal at Rear of Driveshaft Removing the Camshaft Position Sensor Oxygen Sensor Code in 960 OBD-II Scanner for 96+ 960/90 Cars 960 Fuel Tank Hose Failure
Where are the coil packs on a Volvo 960?
Remove spark plug access cover. (Black cover on top of engine.) Once you have the black plastic cover off, number the coil packs with a magic marker 1 – 6 front to back so you can correctly replace them. Coil packs are held in with a pair of 10mm bolts (A and B in the illustration.
What kind of problems does the Volvo 960 have?
960 Valve and Head Problems Oil Leaks: Diagnosis Vacuum Leaks: Diagnosis Porous 960 B6304 Blocks Cracked Blocks B6304 Compression Test 960 B6304 Intake Manifold Gasket
What causes brake pulsation in Volvo S90?
960 Brake Pulsations 960 Driveline Noise: Failing Grease Seal at Rear of Driveshaft Removing the Camshaft Position Sensor Oxygen Sensor Code in 960 OBD-II Scanner for 96+ 960/90 Cars 960 Fuel Tank Hose Failure 960 Air Conditioning Failure Points
Where can I buy Volvo 960 brake rotors?
Foreign Car Parts of Groton (Connecticut) http://www.fcpgroton.com [Note from Tom Irwin] There is some evidence that Volvo OEM brake rotors for 960/90 cars are of lesser quality; buy aftermarket for better quality and lower prices from reputable suppliers such as IPS, FCP, IPD,RPR.
What causes sudden idle surge on Volvo 960?
960 Sudden Idle Surge: ECT Sensor Failure Changing Engine Mounts on 960/90 960 Engine Swap Transmission Problems: 960 Automatic Transmission Questions 960 Won’t Restart: PNP or Harness 960 Flashing Transmission Lights Other Concerns:
What is the oxygen sensor code on a Volvo 960?
Oxygen Sensor Code in 960 OBD-II Scanner for 96+ 960/90 Cars 960 Fuel Tank Hose Failure 960 Air Conditioning Failure Points Torque Values for B6244, B6254, and B6304 Engines
Where are the spark plugs on a Volvo 960?
[Responses: Carlos Torres/Tom Irwin/Warren Bain] The plugs are on the middle of the engine. Remove spark plug access cover. (Black cover on top of engine.) Once you have the black plastic cover off, number the coil packs with a magic marker 1 – 6 front to back so you can correctly replace them.
Are there any recalls on the Volvo S60?
The problem affects the 2016-2017 S60, V60, XC60, and XC90. It also covers the 2017 S90. According to Transport Canada, the front passenger seat belt buckle stud might have a manufacturing error that could cause a separation between the buckle and seat belt bracket.
Why are the seat belts on my Volvo not working?
According to Transport Canada, the front passenger seat belt buckle stud might have a manufacturing error that could cause a separation between the buckle and seat belt bracket. In a crash, the safety device might not adequately restrain someone, which could increase the risk of injury.
When to replace timing belt on Ford car?
So, if Ford or Chevy says that their timing belt is only going to last you for 80,000 miles, you should really consider replacing it around 80,000 miles. It can prevent a lot of damage further down the road if you get it done when you’re supposed to.
When to replace timing belt on Volkswagen Jetta?
For instance, Toyota recommends that the Camry replace their timing belts after 60,000 miles. If you have a Ford Focus you can expect to replace the timing belt between 60,000 miles and 90,000 miles. The manual for the Volkswagen Jetta says that you can keep your timing belt until 120,000 miles.
Can a timing belt last 200, 000 miles?
Other vehicles that have had long live timing belts include things like a Plymouth Voyager that topped 270,000 miles and a Chrysler LeBaron that got to 190,000 miles on the original timing belt. Hondas have been known to last for a while with timing belts up to 180,000 miles.
Why does the timing belt jump on an OHC engine?
On OHC engines where the water pump pulley tensions the timing belt, a failure of the water pump shaft bearing may cause enough loss of tension to allow the belt to jump time. So any time you’re replacing a failed water pump on such an engine, don’t assume cam timing is correct.
How long to change timing belt on GM 3.4l DOHC?
GM’s 3.4L DOHC has a labor time of 4.5 hours to change the timing belt! The first step in replacing an OHC timing belt that is still intact is usually to rotate the crank until the timing marks indicate top dead center.
What kind of timing belt does a GM overhead cam use?
Some overhead cam engines in General Motors vehicles use timing belts to drive the cam (the 2.0L for example), some use chains (2.3L Quad Four, Cadillac’s Northstar dual overhead cam 4.6L V8, the Aurora Northstar 4.0L V8 and Chevy’s Vortec 4200 inline six), and some use a combination of both (Chevrolet’s 3.4L V6).
What causes a Volvo 960 engine to fail?
Many of these failures are in low mileage, late model B6304 engines. Consensus opinion is that these are due to failure to change coolant regularly and to use the proper coolant. Contrary to your owner’s manual, the coolant is NOT “lifetime” and has to be replaced.
When to replace the tensioner on a Volvo?
Apparently when you begin to accure higher milage (in exess of 100K), the tensioner begins to sag, it will cause rubbing along the inside edge (toward the engine) of the belt surface. Replacement of the tensioner is called for.
What to do if your Volvo S90 has a bad spark plug?
A little twisting may help as there is an “O” ring seal at the top of the valve cover and a big boot at the spark plug. Remove coils from spark plugs. Do NOT disconnect coil wires. (VERY IMPORTANT) Inspect the condition of the wiring going to the coil pack. Look for crumbled insulation or charring.
How long does it take to replace timing belt?
Please try again later. Timing belt replacement without water pump: 4 to 6 hours, With water pump 5 to 7 hours. This video will show you how to replace the timing belt, water pump, idler roller, tensioner roller and tensioner on a Volvo 960, S90 and V90. It should take you 3 to 4 hours.
What happens if the timing is not set properly?
When he timing is not set properly the car may experience hard starting, low power or bad gas mileage. Setting the timing is normally an easy task, but sometimes the manufacturer’s timing marks are missing or damaged.
How do you change the timing on a spark plug?
Loosen the distributor hold down bolt and turn distributor until the rotor is lined up with the mark you made in Step 3. Your timing is now set to zero degrees of mechanical timing. Replace the valve cover using a new gasket. Replace the spark plugs and spark plug wires using the marks from Step 1.
How do you change the ignition timing on a V-block?
Remove all the spark plugs using the spark plug wrench. The engine will be easier to turn by hand with the spark plugs removed and it’s a good time to replace them if required. Remove the valve cover from over the number one cylinder. On a V-block engine this is normally the valve cover on the driver’s side.
What happens if your timing belt is broken?
While a broken timing belt is bad and costs a lot more money than it would have cost to maintain the belt, it is by no means, a catastrophe or the end of the engine. The only thing that happens when a timing belt breaks is a few valves get bent.
Is there a timing belt tension light on a Volvo?
The Porsche 928’s are so critical to have the timing belt at a particular tension that they are one of the only cars that have a timing belt tension light on the instrument cluster. The Volvo engine is as simple as a Toyota or Nissan and is nothing to marvel at or be afraid of.