Hi everyone,
I plan on changing my timing belt soon and I have a couple of questions:

How big is the center screw on the vibration dampener?

Do the four screws on the dampener really have to be replaced? I am assuming the screws are removed then are used to hold the counter-hold in place, until the belt has been swapped.

Any other advice greatly appreciated!

 

I wouldn't remove the damper unless you absolutely have to. I recently replace the timing belt on my '02 S60 2.4T and didn't bother removing the damper. I just removed a little plastic shroud on the bottom side of the damper and the belt slides in/out without a problem. There were (2) 10MM bolts holding the shroud on. Saves a ton of time, and no need to have special tools.

I don't have the answers to the actual questions that you asked though.

 

Thanks for the info! I was a bit nervous about the job, but I like your method much more than the manual's. I'll probably replace the belt within the week. Thanks!