The belt tensioner bolt tensioner broke of the bolts and my wife drove the car about 5 miles before I could replace the tensioner and now the car wont start
Well firstly if your wife drove the car for 5 miles with the tensioner broken, then the belt being lose will have slipped a couple of teeth. Did you set the camshaft and crank alignment marks correctly before you fitted the new tensioner? If you did and it still won't start then that means that you have one or two bent valve's in the cylinder head.You will have to remove the cylinder head and replace those valves or that car will never start again.
Would the the drive belt affect the timing belt?
My apologies I have misunderstood your term the drive belt, as here in my country we know the belt that you are referring to as the fan belt(The one that drives the alternator, water pump and power steering etc.) If it is that and you still haven't sorted out the problem please let me know
Timing belt is usually separate from the drive belt, but there are some different models and makes that do come out with one complete belt to drive all the components and some drive the water pump, camshaft, and crank pully only (As in most late models made by Volkswagen) As in Volvo, well, they have followed suit on their late models.Your best bet is to examine the route of the drivebelt to see what components it drives and let me know as it could possibly be that the water pump was not working correctly due to the slack tension, thus causing the engine to overheat. Another possibility is that you might have accidently ripped of an electrical wire connection to the distributor or coil while you were working within the compacty area of the engine. Check for those possibilities.
Well I have narowed it down it the spark plugs are not firing. All of them. If anyone has any idea, please let me know.
Hi, I need to know what model series your Volvo is,Is it one of the following?...2ltr, 2ltr turbo,2.3 ltr, 2.3 ltr turbo, 2.5 .. (2.5-20 valve,) 2.5 TDI, or a 2.5 turbo? The belt that you are referring to as the drive belt is actually known as the serpentine or auxillary drive belt, which drives the alternator, compressor, power steering pump, turbo (and on some occasions the water pump which I mentioned earlier) This is why I need to know exactly what series of S70 you have in order to assist you ascertively.. In some series the water pump is driven with the timing belt whereas others the serpentine belt.Let me know.
It is a 2.4 ltr Turbo AWD
You're safe, the water pump is driven by the timing belt. No engine damage! When you fitted the new belt maybe the battery ran flat as a result of the alternator not turning, or maybe you removed the battery to charge it up. If so you will have to have the computer reset as there will be no power to the ECM thereby no fire at the plugs. It's highly unlikely that any other component would have broken down since you fitted the new belt as the engine never fired up in order to create any more problems. thus my final conclusion is the computer box to be reset. What you can do is unplug the main harness from the computer box ,charge up the battery and turn the engine a couple of times (while the computer is unplugged) then refit the plug onto the computer and try starting it again. If no luck then you will have to take it to Volvo agents to assist you.A reminder again to double check for any loose wires that you might have accidently pulled off while working in the engine compartment or the belt might have knocked off a wire near or on the alternator at the precise moment that your wife switched off the car. I hope you win.and best of luck
I will give it a try, thanks
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Well the first thing is I would check the battery volts if is only one belt it could be that is was running of the battery does it turn over or clicks check the headlights see if they are bright or dim
does this has a distrbrutor cap if it does see if it turns when you spin the engine if it dosent let me rephrase that do a commpression check on each cylnder you should have at least 110 lbs of compression on each cylnder if you dont have any commpression then you have something wrong with the head i you have only one drive belt and it runs the w pump then the car got overheated and blew a head gasket
I tried new batteries, it turns over the same way. Timing is good. Commpression I have not checked yet because I spark plugs are not firing.
The car is fuel injection. The coils or coil is not allowing the spark plugs to fire.
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SOURCE: timing belt tensioner broke
The only issue is if the valves were bent as this is an interference motor. There is no scheduled replacement of the tensioner. I would have the motor pressure tested before replacing the tensioner to make sure nothing else was affected when the tensioner broke.
timing is incorrect/usually have to find #1 cyl top dead cent then use camshaft alignment marks and then reinstall belt.
SOURCE: The serpentine belt broke replaced it and i broke
I had this problem, it turned out that A/C compressor had seized and wouldn't turn, because the compressor was stuck it would rip up the new belt- so you can one of two things;
replace the compressor and belt
or
get a shorter serpentine belt and bypass the A/C compressor- there are several sites that show you how to route this.- i did this being a college student, not having A/C isn't that bad
SOURCE: how do i release tension on tensioner to replace
there is a 3/8 slot to fit a ratchet wrench on the tensioner by the pulley.
SOURCE: How do i release the tension belt ... cant seem to
Here's the procedure on how to release and replace the tension belt of your car.
Step 1
INSPECTION
Inspect the belts for signs of glazing or cracking. A glazed belt will be perfectly smooth from slippage, while a good belt will have a slight texture of fabric visible. Cracks will usually start at the inner edge of the belt and run outward. All worn or damaged drive belts should be replaced immediately. It is always best to replace all drive belts at one time, as a preventive maintenance measure, during this service operation.
CHECKING TENSION AND ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 1
The belt tension on most driven components is adjusted by moving the component (alternator, power steering pump etc.) within the range of a slotted bracket. Some brackets (toothed) use a rack and pinion mechanism which moves the alternator side-to-side to adjust the belt tension. With this configuration, no prying tools are required. On Quantum (except 5 cylinder) and Fox models, the air conditioner compressor drive belts are adjusted by varying the number of discs (shims) between the halves of the crankshaft pulley. Before adjusting the belt tension on any engine, look at the mounting and determine what kind of bracket is used.
To check belt tension, push in on the drive belt about midway between the crankshaft pulley and the driven component. If the belt is less than 39.4 in. (1m) long, it should deflect between 0.80-0.120 in. (2-5mm). For longer belts, it should deflect between 0.40-0.060 in. (10-15mm). Belt size is usually printed on the back side of the belt. If it can't be read, it's probably time to replace it.
Fig. Fig. 1: To check belt tension, push in on the drive belt about midway between the crankshaft pulley and the driven component
Slotted Brackets
See Figures 2, 3 and 4
Fig. Fig. 2: Alternator mounting with slotted brackets
Fig. Fig. 3: Some components use a double slotted adjusting bracket with a threaded bolt and locknut to adjust and maintain tension. Loosen the locknut (shown) before adjusting the tension bolt
Fig. Fig. 4: An extension is helpful when adjusting the tension bolt. Be sure to loosen the nut/bolt on the rear slotted bracket first
Toothed Brackets
See Figures 5 and 6
Fig. Fig. 5: Loosen the tension bolt (shown) and the alternator pivot bolt until the alternator swings freely under its own weight
Fig. Fig. 6: Adjust the V-belt by turning the nut on the tension bolt
Split Pulley
See Figure 7
On Quantum (except 5 cylinder) and Fox models, the air conditioner compressor drive belts are adjusted by varying the number of discs (shims) between the halves of the crankshaft pulley.
Fig. Fig. 7: Belt adjusting shims on Quantum (except 5 cylinder) and Fox models. Extra shims are stored behind the tensioner plate on Fox and turbo diesel Quantums (shown)
If there are any shims left over, do not throw them away. On Fox and turbo diesel Quantum models, store the extra shims in front of the split pulley (behind the tensioner plate). On Quantums with 4 cylinder gas engines, store the extra shims behind the split pulley (in front of the crankshaft hub).
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
If a belt must be replaced, the driven unit must be loosened and moved to its extreme loosest position (usually by moving it toward the center of the motor). After removing the old belt, check the pulleys for dirt or built-up material which could affect belt contact. Carefully install the new belt, it may appear to be just a little too small to fit over the pulley flanges. Fit the belt over the largest pulley (usually the crankshaft pulley at the bottom center of the motor) first, then work on the smaller one(s). Gentle pressure in the direction of rotation is helpful. Some belts run around a third or idler pulley, which acts as an additional pivot in the belt's path. It may be possible to loosen the idler pulley as well as the main component, making your job much easier. Depending on which belt(s) you are changing, it may be necessary to loosen or remove other interfering belts to get at the one(s) you want. Some models have a front engine mount installed through the air conditioner compressor belt circle. Support the engine and remove the mount prior to belt removal and installation.
When buying replacement belts, remember that the fit is critical according to the length of the belt, the width of the belt, the depth of the belt and the angle or profile of the V shape (always match up old belt with new belt if possible). The belt shape should exactly match the shape of the pulley; belts that are not an exact match can cause noise, slippage and premature failure.
After the new belt is installed, adjust it for proper tension. This is sometimes a three or four-handed job; you may find an assistant helpful. Make sure that all the bolts you loosened are retightened and that any other loosened belts also have the correct tension. A new belt can be expected to stretch a bit after installation so be prepared to re-adjust your new belt.
After installing a new belt, run the engine for about 5 minutes and then recheck the belt tension.
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Image Image Image GENERATOR DRIVE BELT INSPECTION 1. Check the drive belt and pulley for wear, cracks, and
fraying. Replace if necessary. 2. Measure the drive belt tension with a tension gauge. Tension lb (N) 3. Measure the deflection by applying moderate pressure
(221b,[9S N]) midway between the pulleys. Adjust if necessary. Deflection lb (N) Adjustment 1. Loosen the generator mounting bolt and adjusting bolt. 2. Deflect the generator to achieve the specified
deflection. 3. Tighten all bolts and recheck the tension. Image Replacement 1. Remove the A'C and PS drive belt, if equipped. 2. Loosen the generator mounting bolt and adjusting bolt. 3. Remove the generator belt. 4. Install the new generator belt and adjust it to
specification. 5. Tighten all bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Mounting bolt: 2 7-38 ft-lb (37-52 Nm) Adjusting bolt: 14-19 ft-lb (19-25 Nm) 6. Install the AC and PS drive belt: if equipped. and adjust
to specification.
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The car turns over, but does not sound like it is getting fire.
I dont think that the timing belt would have slipped or jumped a couple of teeth. I guess I am not sure how the timing belt would have anything to do with the drive belt tensioner. The battery I went down and tried a new battery and the same thing happened . It would turn over but nothing else.
I still have not sort out the problem, Sorry for the confusion. I did make sure that the timing belt is in tact. The fan or drive belt is turning and feels tight. But still will not start.
I have somewhat narrowed it down to the spark plugs are not firing. All of the spark plugs! If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
I have somewhat narrowed it down to the spark plugs are not firing. All of the spark plugs! If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
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