Does Timing Belt cover come off easy?

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Oct 29, 2008 | 01:20 PM

dads 740 turbo

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Does Timing Belt cover come off easy?

So I can do a visual inspection of belt condition.

I think I am going to Order a timing belt and crank holder tool from FCP Groton today for peace of mind.

This will be the 4th order I have placed with FCP Groton this month!...........I support the Sponcer ...

I have done timing belts in a few Diesel VW's so I hope this one is a no brainer with the 740 Turbo...

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Oct 29, 2008 | 05:02 PM

dads 740 turbo

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RE: Does Timing Belt cover come off easy?

definitely original at 116,000 miles...............

so am am ordering.

Any tips from the pro's would be appretiated very much, like how to hold cam in place, I will order the water pump also and the CRANK HOLDER TOOL.......

Nov 4, 2008 | 08:53 PM

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RE: Does Timing Belt cover come off easy?

FOR THOSE IN NEED of Tip & Tricks and PROPER Procedures here is a great link.....

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/SpecialTools.html

Nov 4, 2008 | 08:59 PM

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RE: Does Timing Belt cover come off easy?

Sorry some how I missed this post.

Nov 5, 2008 | 09:15 AM

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RE: Does Timing Belt cover come off easy?

that is ok tech..

Hopefully I dont run into problems later today when I change the belt and put on new water pump.

I all ready have the old pump off and the surfaces clean as new and ready for new pump, all bolts cleaned and painted and now I was thinking I will go pull all the spark plugs to get ready for new belt......