Does anyone know where I can purchase Volvo special tool no.5022 that compresses the intake and exhaust cam followers (to adjust valves on the B230 engine). Or what tool will work to depress the cam follower to make it possible to switch the valve shims?

Thanx!

Alan

Hi,

I highly recommend using the Volvo type tool no. 5022 (Skandix or OE Volvo) to adjust the valve clearances. The tool presses BOTH valves down at the same time and LOCKS them down.

My previous attempts to do this using the "J shaped" tool (bought a Hazet tool last time) were difficult. Firstly manufacturing tolerances varies between tool manufacturers. Secondly the tool itself was unstable. Any accidental knocks on the tool while adjusting or removing the shim may dislodge the valve closed. Luckily it missed my fingers.

Another tool to consider is the valve shim removing pliers (special tool no. 5026) to grab the shim firmly and remove it. Using picks may or may not work sometimes as the shim is already too long in their place plus the engine oil slipperiness around the shim causing much added difficulty.

With the proper tools shim removal could be done in just minutes plus safety.

Regards,
Amarin.

Thank you so much!

Alan

You could also swap the shims without a tool by removing the cam.

And IMO, to do a proper shim measurement you need to pop the cam and remove the old hushers, install the cam, measure and adjust the shims, then pop the cam again and install new hushers.

Good luck.

Thanks!

I missed a step in my no tool shim swap...

That is, measure the gap once the hushers are removed, pull the cam, measure the exisitng shims and do the math to figure the new shims... Then install new shims and reinstall the cam.

Here's the checklist I used. It's a lot of cam removal but you don't need to buy the $50 tool.
And I modified steps 2+3 by removing each follower one by one, taking out the old husher and replacing the follower.

VALVE ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove cam
2. Pop out all the shims and followers, keep them in order.
3. Remove all the valve husher rubber spacer o-ring thingys.
4. Reinstall followers and shims and new cam. Torque to spec.
5. Using feeler gauge, measure the clearance between cam lobes and existing shims. Do one cylinder at a time, rotating the motor as you go so the cam lobes are pointing upwards ( like this- 'V' ) on the cylinder you're measuring. Record all measurements.
6. Do the math, figure which shims need to be swapped out.
7. Blow the cam off and drop in new shims. Reinstall cam and torque to spec.
8. Double check all measurements.
9. Remove cam, shims and followers. Install new hushers. Reinstall followers, shims and cam. Torque to spec.
10. Bolt up valve cover and done.

tool from IPD

http://www.ipdusa.com/products/6281/114934-valve-compressor-tool

Thank you! :)

SCHLEY PRODUCTS #81350 was made for that purpose but it was discontinued a long time ago.


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'80 DL 2 door, '89 DL Wagon

Thanx!

The Schley tool is available from another source for $54.86.

see: http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=SIRV81350


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Bruce Young, '93 940-NA (current), 240s (one V8), 140s, 122s, since '63.

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/accessories/tools/tools-engine/retainer-for-tappet/1052149/
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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502

Dear Eric,

Thank you so much!
It shows three [Retainer for tappet] for 200, 300, 700, 900. Will the one for 49 euros work on my 1991 240?

Thanks again in advance!

Alan

The 49 Euro tool is a copy of the original tool which Skandix also offers on that page for 83 Euros.

FYI, I wouldn't waste my money or time on the 65 Euro tool as it is much harder to use.
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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502