timing belt probs

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Sep 17, 2007 | 04:41 PM

volvo1400

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timing belt probs

hey yal, volvo service manuals state "do not turn crank without belt on" does anyone know why? i have a 1996 960

Sep 17, 2007 | 06:44 PM

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Sep 17, 2007 | 06:47 PM

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RE: timing belt probs

I think it's to avoid pistons from hitting the cams since the engine is an interference engine.

This website has some good images describing why. http://www.carbibles.com/fuel_engine_bible.html

Sep 17, 2007 | 07:54 PM

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RE: timing belt probs

It bends the valves if the engine cranks over without the belt.
Or if the belt breaks it bends valves.

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