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How to get timing belt tensioner pulley off? S70 1998

Hello,

I am trying to get the timing belt tensioner pulley off. It looks like there is a Torx bolt in the center of the pivot but none of my Torx bits seem to go in all the way. I am afraid of screwing it up so I want to be sure.

Thanks,

Kenric








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    How to get timing belt tensioner pulley off? S70 1998

    Kenric,
    If you are still looking for an answer on the Timing Belt Tensioner, there is a 1 inch square hole in the unit, that either requires a special (expensive) volvo tool, or you can fabricate one. I went to Lowes/Home Depot and bought a solid steel/metal square rod that could be sawed off, and ended up being about 2 inches long by 1 inch square; It fit nicely inside the tensioner hole, with out slipping. Then I used a large cresent wrench to grab the portion of the rod sticking out and turned it towards the front of the car.. this realeased the pressure off the timing belt and it came off. Installation is reverse, but you may need an assistant to help.

    Good luck!








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      How to get timing belt tensioner pulley off? S70 1998

      Thanks,
      I did get it off. I was just leary of screwing it up.
      On my car the center pivot bolt has a Torx socket. A T35 or T40 I don't remember. Anyway, it is not as deep as a Torx socket seems like it should be so that is why I wasn't sure if I might screw it up.

      I ended up cutting about 1/2" of length off a Torx bit and that gave me enough room to get the Torx bit, the socket adapter and a breaker bar in between the tensioner bolt head and the inside of the fender. Then I put a pry bay between the inside of the fender and the back of the breaker bar head to keep firm engagement. Worked great.

      -Kenric







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