just got my timing belt for 98 s70 t5 and im already having issues just trying to get my serpentine belt off.
haynes manual called for a spanner to release tension,
i went to auto zone and rented thier "serpentine belt tool"
and it will not fit in the hole.
volvo says 830 $ to replace the timing belt, so i want to get it done,
any tips would be greatly appreciated,
thank you

 

The hole that the tool needs to go in is a 3/4 drive hole.
Most average serpentine kits have the adapter. In a jam I have been able to use a pry bar between the pulley and tensioner to move it and get the belt off.

 

i have been trying to pry it guess ill just keep at it, thank you

 

yeah, the 3/4"drive hole is the way to do it... I know Advance's serp belt tool has the adapter in there to do it, though it's a bit awkward, since the hole has a slight taper. I took a 1/2" to 3/4" drive adapter and ground the square down and to a similar taper to help it fit better.

 

well now im trying to do my timing belt, but im having a problem, how do i get the rear cover off, where the tick marks are, if i even have to take it off?. thank you.

 

No need to take it off... Actually, it has to be there to line up the cam gears!

 

thats what i thought just making sure. haynes manuals can be a bit confusing at times, thanks

 

Here's the best write up I've found:

http://volvospeed.com/Repair/timingbelt.php

850 and S70 should be essentially the same.. have fun but be careful!

 

yeah that was a really good write up i wish i would have saw that before i did it, but thank you.