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Re: Replacing timing belt first time... 200 1987GL

posted by  someone claiming to be Colin on  Wed Jan 3 03:38 CST 2001 [RELATED]

1. Make sure you use quality parts. I get mine from a Volvo dealer or IPD.

2. Make sure you have all the necesary tools before you start.

3. Removing the radiator will give you more room to work and preclude the possibility of puncturing it with a slipped wrench, etc.

4. You might as well replace the timing belt tensioner and the cam seal, intermediate shaft seal, and crank front seal while you have it apart. It's also a good time to replace the radiator hoses and the P/S, alternator, and A/C belts if they're old. If the rubber mounting bushings in you alternator and power steering pump are all soft, replace them too. They're not expensive. Replacing all of these parts at the same time will eliminate the need to do them later. A broken belt or blown radiator hose is not fun when it happens in the middle of nowhere.

5. Take your time and allot plenty of time for the job. I'm an experienced mechanic, and this job took me about 5 hours the first time, including replacing all of the above parts.

\Good Luck,

Colin





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