When to replace the timing belt on a 1997 Volvo S90?
These instructions will show you how to replace the timing belt, tensioner, idler, and the tensioner dampener on a 1997 Volvo 960. It should be the same on the S90’s and a few other 960 model years (likely 1995 and 1996). The task can be completed in less than 3 hours depending on how prepared you are and how fast you work.
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 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.
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.
How is the cam belt held down on a Volvo 240?
If you use the genuine Volvo one it has markings on it to line up with the markings on the pulley. With the Volvo name facing you there is a line to the left of it this should align with the dot on the cam pulley Keeping the belt held down on this pulley ease it under tension over the distributor pulley and the line will again align with that dot
What are the p80 and P2 timing belt intervals?
Late P80 and P2 official timing belt intervals from Volvo documents DID YOU KNOW? Volvo innovation is the reason kids get to ride in cars. That’s not to say that safety hasn’t served the brand well. Volvo was first to market with three-point seat belts, side-curtain airbags, and blind-spot monitoring.