I was wondering if the exhaust cams aren't interchangeable between different size engines

for example
the 2001 s40 i have to one i found at salvage yard not sure which volvo model

I did take a picture of sticker under the hood though.
Mine has the small plunger

the one igot is sealed.
Engine group b5244t

 

The 2001 S40 is a 4 cylinder and the B5244T is a 5 cylinder. The cam cannot be swapped. Neither can the VVT.

 

 

nope oil cover is good
leaking from front of it where it bolts together

 

Ok so i bit the bullet an ordered a new exhaust vvt cam.

Can someone please tell me if this is correct
Once i lock cams with tool, remove gear ,install new gear .
align timing mark to timing mark on cover.
tourque bolt then im good?

 

Yes, that is it. The cam holder makes it straight forward.

 

Just received my NEW genuine volvo vvt cam.
this weekend i plan to install it without completely removing the timing belt.
Has anyone here tried this?

 

If the belt has oil on it, it should be replaced.

 

yea I was thinking that
But it only a minuscule amount the belt is brand new and so far car has only idled in driveway, but i might doit

 

I have not...having done the job the long way (locking cams and crank) and having done it twice I can tell you that this thing is very finicky as far as getting the exhaust gear correctly aligned. And if you don't get it right, you get a daily reminder that you f'd up with the stupid Check Engine Light. Seems like you'll be spending a bunch of time and effort anyway trying to keep tension on belt, tensioner, intake while you are fiddling with the exhaust gear. I'm not sure you will be ahead when it's all said and done. Let us know how you make out!

 

Might consider doing cam seals at the same time. It would be easiest to remove the belt so you can get it all cleaned out in there.

 

Cam seals were done the first time I did the timing belt and found that the VVT gear was actually still leaking so seals are good.

 

any tips on getting the exhaust gear perfect don't want to deal with the check engine light

 

Here's a guide I put together that may help you. As I recall the real tricks are a) leaving the vvt gear loose until the belt tension is correctly set and THEN tightening, and b) adjusting the tensioner while making sure that the belt is nice and tbetween the crank and intake valve. This will ensure that the tension throughout the assy is equal once the tensioner is adjusted. http://dmiller.sofi.org.uk/volvo/vvt..._servicing.pdf

 

thanks you guys are great when I finish I'll report back and let you know what I did and maybe it'll help somebody else out also

 

thank you for the guide

 

Well I ended up installing my vvt today.
All went good.
Trying to slide it on without removing everything was a no go.