diy timing belt ???

**wellsy** · Friday 3rd June 2011, 08:06

hi all i have a 1998 v70 t5 pre me7 and it is in need of a new timing belt ,
i was hoping to do the job myself using genuine volvo belt kit with a new water pump and aux belt
was wandering how much of a job they are to do i have never done a cam belt before .
i am used to fiddling with bike engines so not too scared to take the job on
any help will be vey much appreciated
thanks husqey..

**PHIL V70R** · Friday 3rd June 2011, 11:37

not 2 big a job just make sure the timeing marks line up..and some thing 2 compress the pin..lol

**t5 stealth** · Friday 3rd June 2011, 18:23

personally i wouldnt do it if your not too sure as it will be a very costly mistake if you get it wrong............
it is an easy job if you know what your doing,like any job if you know what your doing

just make sure you got enough info in front of you before you start it and you check everything that is mentioned twice to make sure................

**wellsy** · Friday 3rd June 2011, 18:57

cheers guys for the replys , i got a good mate who's a hgv mechanic and has done a few before , he will give me a hand and got use of huge workshop too ,had a look around the net on various sites and it dont look too bad a job ,just spend plenty of time on getting timing marks correct.
thanks again husqey