i just bought a 1998 S70 volvo and the previous owner said the timing belt broke and everything as far as the camshafts are out of wack. i am trying to re align the pulleys to replace the timing belt but can find a procedure if anyone can help with a worded explanation or pics it will be appreceiated thank you

 

if the belt broke you may need a new head. most likely the valves bent.

 

You should have stopped here first

 

Ya, your valves prolly bent. I have a 98 S90 and my pulley tensioner came off and messed everything up and bent all 24 of my valves. I had to get the head rebuilt, it isnt cheap

 

Did the seller inform you that it will need a new engine? If not, tell him you want your money back. If you don't get it back, threaten to sue him. Or ifyou are ok with what you spent on the car in that condition keep it and have it fixed. Probably in the ballpark of $2,000 to $3,500 depening on what approach you take. Any time the timing belt breaks on an interference type engine it messes up the valves which messes up the head.

 

And sometimes the piston tops get damaged from hitting the valves as well....


JPN

 

Which could also mess up the cylinder walls which would require either boring and putting in oversize pistions or boring and sleeving the block. Anyway you look at this situation it is not going to be pretty. The only question is how ugly will it get.

 

Welcome to the Forum Vance.

Are you still breathing?

 

You need a new Head or all the Valves replaced.

 

Tech is referring to the cylinder head on the car, not the one on your shoulders.

 

I dunno, read this:
Maybe he means, after reading this post his head has exploded,or he's ruptured all the arteries to his heart.[:-]

Regards, Andrew.