I have a 1995 Volvo 960.

For serpentine belt tensioner, 1/2" square drive is too small and 3/4" square drive is too big.

Is that a metric size ?

Where can I buy the right tool at a reasonable price?

Thanks

 

Just about any parts store will sell you one. I'm sure www.iPDUSA.com sells one. This is what I used. Step 6: Timing belt replacement instructions on a 1997 Volvo 960

 

Take a 3/4 inch short extension and grind or fie down the square end until it fits into the square hole on the tensioner...I made one it's about 1-1/2 long and works fine....found the extension at a flea market for 2 bucks, it's been used many times...it don't get cheaper than that.

 

I taped some pennies on a 1/2 inch

 

Or ... get one cheap ($7.80) from Rspi

https://volvoforums.com/forum/sale-t...nsioner-66497/

 

I hated that hole that didn't allow perfect fitments for a 3/4" adapter. No,it's not a metric and I don't know of any metric drive for socket tools.

Many people seem to have created their own tools in different ways. Some people are very talented indeed.

JPN

 

I cheated and got an aftermarket (Gates ??) that uses a standard 1/2" hole. Long handled 1/2in drive breaker bar or ratchet and I'm golden.

That OEM hole is just under 3/4". Wished I'd have measured it when I had it off.

 

11/16 Fits good enough to slide it in, easy enough to get it out and not get stuck.

I think the tensioner T45 is a bigger pain in the butt. I actually took my tools to the jy to practice on them and found that they come out easier with a cheater/breaker bar on the rachet wrench. Nice smooth fluid motion and it comes out every time.

 

Do you still have these ?? And how much ?? Just trying to get your stuff out there

 

Still have several of them, $7.80 shipped for the 1st one and $6 for each additional.

I was actually trying to get another tool manufactured that was the correct size with a 3/8" hole in the center for a standard rachet but the guy wanted $900 for 5 of them and something like $35,000 for 3,000 of them.

 

You need to "E" them and tell them you're only looking to have it fabricated in steel and not Titanium ......... $900 what the ... are they thinking ??

 

After all "we" are looking for a cheap tool for less than the $16.99 you can buy it on Ebay for !!

 

Hi,

I'm new to forum, looking to change my serpentine belt. I have a 96' 960 and would like to purchase one of your adaptor sets.

How do I order and pay?

Thanks,
sloopjohnb

 

Hi,

I'd like to purchase one of your adjuster tool kits. How do I order from you and pay?

Thanks,

sloopjohnb

 

Pm sent.

 

Thanks RSPI,

Received your kit and changed belt within 5 minutes. Your kit works perfectly.

Thanks for sending promptly,

Sloopjohnb

 

I have a 2002 s80 and a 2001 xc70, and I used a metric crecent wrench.