How to fix timing marks on Volvo S40 Fixya?

How to fix timing marks on Volvo S40 Fixya?

There are small groves in the cam pullys at the top on these you are ment to remove the caps at the other end of the head and put the special locking tool in i only ever use this for changing vvti pullys normally i use tip x to do them never had one wrong yet You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.

How are timing belt pulleys aligned on a Volvo S40?

They need to be aligned with the sealing line (level) between the cam cover and head. The locking tool holds them in the proper position to set the timing belt pulleys. The VVT allows movement of the cam . Put your locking tool back on and see if cam belt pulleys are aligned to their mark. If they are you are all set and we can look deeper.

What to do with a 2006 Volvo S40 T5?

In my 2006 Volvo s40 T5 2.5L, there are no marks on the intake camshaft sprocket and the exhaust camshaft sprocket. I used the camshaft locking special tool and the crankshaft locking special tool to adjust the timing.

What kind of engine does a Volvo S40 have?

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How do you set a timing belt tensioner?

One tricky thing was installing and setting the tension on timing belt tensioner. its done by tightening the bolt that holds it just a little bit maybe around 5ftlb and then using allen key turn the tensioner so the needle gets in between to marks. Once you see the tensioner this will make perfect sense.

What’s the next step in replacing the timing belt?

Next step is removing the bottom engine shield ( and putting a jack and a foot long piece of 2×4 under oil pan to secure the engine when you unbolt side engine mount)