How to change cam belt on Volvo 240 petrol engine?
This series of pictures were taken whilst changing the belt on Paul Clark’s 240 over in Brittany – a joint effort one this with both of us doing some of the work. This was a good example as it did throw up the odd problem or two. The bulk of the job just need your normal tool kit of 10, 12, 13 and 17 mm sockets and spanners.
What kind of engine does a Volvo 240 have?
The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following models / years: -1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993 Volvo 240, 242, 244 and 245 with four cylinder petrol engines
What to do if your Volvo 240 won’t start?
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What is the service and Repair Manual for a Volvo 700?
This group contains the Volvo 700-series service & repair manuals for the engines (redblocks, PRV V6 and diesel-engines), carburated and fuel injection systems and other engine components like the cooling system. The service & repair manuals below are for the Volvo 240 but can also be used for the Volvo 740 with a B23A, B230A or B230K engine:
Where are the lock nuts on a Volvo engine?
Loosen the 13mm or 12mm lock nuts on the belt side of the mechanism (two in the case of the compressor). This unlocks the alternator or compressor and allows you to adjust tension with the long 10mm bolt head parallel to the belt. This latter bolt is used ONLY to position the alternator.
What should I do about my Volvo 740?
This group is about the braking system of the Volvo 740, 760 and 780. It covers the repair of the brakes, changing brake pads, brake discs and calipers, replacing the brake servo and master cylinder, how to bleed the braking system and several other fixes of the brakes.