Timing mark of volvo s70 5 cyl - 1999 Volvo S70

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It is possible to set the timing wrong....if the belt broke well running I believe this is an interference motor..meaning if the timing is off the cylinder can move up and smack a Valve being exhaust or intake. which means a valve can break or bend cause lack of seal thus no compression. When setting the timing you want to align your marks with Cylinder # 1 it needs to be on the compression stroke..you can do this by removing cyl 1 spark plug and rotating the crankshaft with your finger over the spark plug hole you will feel air press against your finger meaning all valves are closed and your in compression stroke. Then line up your marks and you should have it...I would consider purchasing a compression tester to make sure no damage to the cylinder head....good luck hope this helps

Hi, this is how to align timing on a 1991 Volvo 740.
There are marks for all three. Cam and Aux shafts have dots on face of outer gear. Cam lines up with mark on rear timing cover(about 1 o'clock). Aux lines up with mark on seal housing (about 3 o'clock) and crank lines up with mark on seal housing (about 12 o'clock).

Take care

They have marks on them and they have to be set to the number one cylinder in the compression stroke and the two marks must face each other and when putting on the timing chain or belt always take the play out of the cams with two closed end sockets or the rented alignment tool.

don't panic about the marks too much,find top dead centre on cyl no 1,good chance once you have you will find something that does line up between the block/timing case and the pulley. don't forget once it is fitted to ALWAYS wind the engine by hand atleast 2 times to make sure the pistons don't hit valves before starting.

you dont will have to be taken to a shop,
there they have the right tools and knollage to handle that,

most engine are interferance engines-
if engine is turned over with belt off the all valves will be bent- resulting in costly repair-
so disconnect the battery before it is towed.

1999 Volvo V70 5-Cyl. 2.3 L

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I hope help you with this; good luck (remember rated this help).

timing is incorrect/usually have to find #1 cyl top dead cent then use camshaft alignment marks and then reinstall belt.

there should be a mark on the crankshaft pulley there should be a mark on the camshaft pulley and they should line up but to be sure bring the motor to tdc then line your mark up on your camshaft