What happens if the timing belt breaks on a Volvo S80?
If the belt breaks, the engine will not run. Even worse, certain types of engine (interference) will experience major internal damage should the timing belt break suddenly. Other than age/mileage, there is no warning the belt is about to break, and it will most likely go when you least expect it.
When is it time to replace the timing belt?
Yep, it’s time to replace the timing belt. Generally cars have like 7 year/70K miles change interval. I don’t know for sure what your interval is, but I’d bet it’s similar. The timing belt controls the valves in your engine, among other things. If the belt breaks, the engine will not run.
What kind of problems does the Volvo S80 have?
At first, the S80 was a bit of a service/maintenance problem. Nothing major, just nagging trips to the dealer for this or that. But once I inherited it from my wife and now drive it myself it has developed into a pain-free and reliable means of transportation. I intend to drive it as long as I can.
What kind of car was the Volvo S80?
Sometimes called an “executive car”, the S80 was Volvo’s top-of-the-line passenger car. Need some help setting this on my car, the old markings seem to contradict the instructions in VADIS. Slacken off, but do not remove the screws which secure the timing gear pulley to the variable valve timing unit.
How do you set the VVT on a T6?
Slacken off, but do not remove the screws which secure the timing gear pulley to the variable valve timing unit. Press the variable valve timing unit / timing gear onto the camshaft. Install the centre screw which secures the variable valve timing unit to the camshaft. Do not tighten yet. Position the upper timing cover.
How does a 6 cylinder Volvo engine work?
Here’s how our very sharp Forum Moderator JDS60R does the very important lining-everything-up work on a Volvo 6-cylinder VVT engine (S80 and some others). This is generally done during a timing belt change. Lock cams. Loosen outer pulley 3 bolts.
Are there any Volvo timing tools left in stock?
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