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Having some trouble with the serpentine belt change on my 99 S70 T5. The routing diagram in the owner's manual is incorrect (the belt goes on with about 3 inches to spare) and, since I thought I could count on the manual, I did not make note of the configuration of the old belt. Anyone have any pictures of how it should go?
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1999 S70 T5, K&N free flow, boost gauge
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I doubt your owners manual diagram is wrong.
You probably got the wrong belt.
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'88 240, '92 745, '98 v70 -John, Tampa Bay
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Could be, except it is the exact size of the old one. The old one does not even go on according to the diagram in the owner's manual. I had heard they started replacing the factory belts with longer ones after a certain amount of time. Could it be that the owner's manual is for a shorter belt?
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1999 S70 T5, K&N free flow, boost gauge
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Well something is wrong... the OLD routing was only done on 850's and the old belt was *longer*. Here is a diagram of the old/new routing for the 850, and the 1998 and up S70 should be the same as the "new" routing. My '98 S70 had this configuration.
http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/850_serp.pdf
Are you sure you are getting it over the AC and crankshaft pulley all the way?
I assume you have released the tensioner to take up the slack... there will be about 3" of play until the tensioner is in place.
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My wife's car ('98 S70 T5) stop last week. I took it to the dealer and they said that the tensioner seized up. This caused major damage to the engine about $3500 worth.
I need some help.... I am trying to make a case with Volvo and the dealership.
I got the timing belt changed at 71,000 on the recommendation of the dealership so this type of problem would not happen, but it did anyway. The car now has 108,000 miles.
The dealer called me today and said the they are not responsible due to the mileage of the car and it is far out of warranty.
Do I have a chance to get help from Volvo or the dealership? Need any direction that anyone can give me...
Thanks,
AMitchell
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Tina,
Bet he didn't release the tensioner and he will not tell the world.
Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(108Kmi), 95 854T(88K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)
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Actually, it would be a little tough to get the old belt off without releasing the tensioner, Klaus. But thanks for the sarcasm. Might want to try a post that's actually constructive next time. No, still trying to figure it out. Thanks to all those who are trying to help.
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1999 S70 T5, K&N free flow, boost gauge
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Well we all make mistakes so pointing out the obvious is not an insult - you may have released the tensioner and fixed it in place, then put on the new belt and forgot to release it back into place... I meant forgot to return the tensioner to it's original position, and I think Klaus was just joking with you.
Is the belt going on the correct side of each pulley (smooth side against the idler, and against the tensioner, toothed aganst the other pullies)? I found when I looped the belt over the crankshaft pulley it wanted to pop off unless I pulled upwards and maintained tension on it until it was fully installed.
So the T5 has a different config than the base? What other compenents are routed on the belt? I haven't been under the hood of a T5. As far as I know only 1 configuration has been used on the 70's. Perhaps a phone call to the dealer or a local indie shop would help you figure it out?
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Have you tried the new routing as Tina indicated (Volvospeed link)? I know that Klaus seemed sarcastic to you but really, he has helped many many people here. I imagine you're at a point of pure frustration and it rubbed you the wrong way. The tensioner is tricky, and I believe there are two types. If you did the new routing, you may want to check the tensioner once again. If it doesn't flex like it's suppose to, this could be your issue and a new tensioner is in order. Just a thought.
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1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon
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Thanks David. It's just that Tina just changed her's in 20 min!!! And she just learned how to change a spark plug. I like her spunkiness :)
Me? Scarcastic? Whenever I get a chance! Really good humor is hard to find.
Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(108Kmi), 95 854T(88K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)
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The T5 does not have the "tensioner" as shown in the diagrams. It has only five pulleys total, and thus the routing for it is much different. I tried about 25 different routing configurations until I found the one that works. Thank you for all your help and suggestions. Maybe I will post the T5 routing diagram if anyone is interested.
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1999 S70 T5, K&N free flow, boost gauge
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Yes, please...I have a T5, but then again, mine's a '98 and therefore probably is different yet.
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1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon
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Yes, please show us the diagram. There are lots of T5 owners on this board. In the subject matter : T5 serpentine belt. If that is the right spelling.
Thanks,
Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(108Kmi), 95 854T(88K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)
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My wife's car ('98 S70 T5) stop last week. I took it to the dealer and they said that the tensioner seized up. This caused major damage to the engine about $3500 worth.
I need some help.... I am trying to make a case with Volvo and the dealership.
I got the timing belt changed at 71,000 on the recommendation of the dealership so this type of problem would not happen, but it did anyway. The car now has 108,000 miles.
The dealer called me today and said the they are not responsible due to the mileage of the car and it is far out of warranty.
Do I have a chance to get help from Volvo or the dealership? Need any direction that anyone can give me...
Thanks,
AMitchell
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If you could find some TSBs(Technical Service Bulletins) related to the tensioner and their expected life span, that would help. Alldata.com has a list for a fee, some other places may be free - NTSB.gov
You could call the Volvo service rep, and look for the build date for your car in the door jam. There is a date when Volvo changed to the new style tensioner and you need to know if you have the new or old tensioner - it makes a difference.
The new style tensioner/belt are both good for 105K. If you have the new style belt, you are now out of luck. If it is the old style tensioner, it should have been good until the second belt change, about 120K.
In either case, the car is definitely out of warranty. But all manufacturers have good faith policies for customers they like. They might pay for labor?
Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(108Kmi), 95 854T(88K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)
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When the dealer pulled the tensioner, it is the "temperature sensitive spring tensioner" or something like that.
In other words I am screwed :(
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