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1998 V70 Mechanical camshaft belt tensioner setting...

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posted by  TheBrickTank on  Fri Feb 15 14:25 CST 2013
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All,

By tomorrow morning sometime I'll be ready to set up my wife's 98' V70 timing belt and Lord willing the piston's didn't hit the valve's when they turned if off in our driveway.

What I need to know is how should I set the tensioner? I mean, I know how to set it, but the engine/garage are not heated and are at around 30 to 40 degrees, so what temperature do I set the tensioner to, -5F, 68F, somewhere in between?

Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Matt








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    1998 V70 Mechanical camshaft belt tensioner setting...

    posted by  KlausC on  Fri Feb 15 21:01 CST 2013
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    http://www.underhoodservice.com/issue/article.aspx?contentid=41905

    It is a linear curve = a straight line? So make a visual reference half way between -5F and 68F, or just leaning just slightly to the left. Remember, it is engine temperature (block temp, not antifreeze). You should be good.

    After the belt is on and before you put the spark plugs back in, turn the engine over by hand 720 degrees (2 times). With the plugs out, it should be easy to turn and you will be able to 'feel' any resistance.

    Good luck!!
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