i have a 91 940 turbo, just got it and with no maitnance records. I saw the timing belt sticker and it says 49 thousand and a year back in 96, Im guessing that was when it was due to be changed, which is a while ago. So im going to change it asap, but i was wondering how much it would cost to get a kit and do it myself, as well as how hard it would be and also how much it would cost for a shop to do it?

 

http://www.ipdusa.com/version.asp?st...=470&V_ID=2127

 

I'd take a look at the belt and see what it looks like first. Those are 50k intervals I believe, and if it looks decent and not oily I wouldn't rush to do it...

 

alright. if i do want to replace it. Should i just redo the tensioner pully and belt? or what about tstat and water pump and all of that? also wheres a good place to get a cam locker?

 

you dont need a cam locker to replace the t-belt. check the tensioner and the blet, like tedv said, if it looks alright no need yet.

 

alright thanks. How hard would it be to do the timing and tensioner for a not the best mechanically inclined

 

I am sorry, I forgot, but we do use a tool to hold the crank: http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-940960/E...6-271-470-555/
this is nice to have.

It is not hard, but it takes some time undoing everything infront of the t-belt. you need to rotate the motor to TDC. you remove the accessory belts, and then use that tool to hold the crank, then loosen the crank bolt. Then you slacken the tensioner for the belt. remove the belt, and put the new belt on. change tensioner at this piont if needed. install reverse order. The haynes manual will give you more info on this job...

wait for the experts to get on for more info...

 

haha alright thanks

 

Volvos are EASY generally speaking, when compared, say, to many other cars, no need to name names...YET, a lot of repairs do require some mechanical knowledge/ability/experience/feel, call it whatever you want... I have ruined a lot of cars before I gained the necessary experience to try and tackle some jobs, by NO MEANS any and all jobs even on a Volvo... A timing belt, even on a non interference motor is not for the novice-a lot of things can go wrong and then it will end up costing twice what you might have hoped to save. A stripped, worse, a broken bolt, for example, and you are done! Better start with smaller jobs like oil changes, tune ups, brakes, etc. A shop may charge $300 and up for the belt job...

 

+1 If you are mechanically challenged you most likely will get it all apart just fine. Simply remove the fan and clutch from the water pump pulley. Remove the pulley w/ belts attached. As soon as the pulley clears the studs there will be slack in the belts and you can set the pulley aside. Make sure the crank pulley mark is at TDC. Pull the belt cover. Loosen the belt tensioner bolt and compress it to take tension off the T belt and retighten the tensioner bolt in the compressed position. Remove the old T belt. Check for oil leaks at cam gear and crank gear. Replace seals as neccessary by removing the gears. Install new belt making certain cam shaft, intermediate shaft and crankshafts are still in alignment. Release bet tensioner and retighten. Put back everything you took off. Call tow truck because you didn't get it timed right. Save your money and have it done professionally.