This is helpful. I changed my VVT for the first time. I copied another video step by step but failed. I got a check engine light. I copied your step by step. My Volvo is running like a brand new car.
Fricking awesome video. Thank you. I have dual VVTs and I am doing a complete seal job (cams and crank), timing belt, accessory belt, water pump, all idlers, tensioner, etc. 2005 S60 2.5T AWD with 256,000 miles. It's is a decent level of difficulty! Your video was key to me understanding the specifics of installing the VVTs.
Great video explanation of how to do this job, I would have been lost without it. Excellent instruction showing the engine out of the car really helps. I had no problem in the past with just changing just the timing belt on my B5254T. This time I had a clogged PVC breather system over pressurize the crankcase and push a cam seal out on the intake side. Decided to change out all camshaft seals and crank seal along with resealing the cam cover and replacing the PCV. Thanks!!
I have done this 3 different times with a haynes manual. It does not say any of this and I have none of these tools. Bought the car not running and pulled the head to find 10 bent exhaust valves because the last poor s.o.b. (crackhead) mistimed it replacing a crank seal. This is mind blowing. The car starts weird and has a "stumble" occasionally while cranking. It will start eventually but sounds like it's hydrolocking. I've been fighting this problem for months because when you start it (it does start ever time) it runs perfectly. Wtf? I think you just solved one of the most difficult problems I've ever dealt with because of a completely and overly complex belt replacement procedure. I'll be buying tools and watching this video 10 more times.
I have the serpentine belt off and the plugs removed but the timing belt still on. As I rotate the engine using a wrench on the crankshaft, I noticed that the exhaust hub kind of wobbles. The intake hub is solid. PERHAPS this wobbling is what you are experiencing upon startup and, like me, the exhaust VVT unit needs replacing.
I have to do cam seals and the book is not accurate. This video fills in all the gaps. The use of the crank and cam locking tools is great. Setting the VVT sprocket is what I was wondering about. So helpful👍👍👍👍.
11:26 Since the intake sprocket is symmetrical, the only reason I can think of for aligning it's top marking with the notch in the cover is so the 3 bolt holes line up with the hub behind it! But that could be done just by looking!
Thanks a lot for that !! I am working on a swap on a 2005 xc70 and am still practicing locking the cams on the old engine! Waiting on the other kind of cam locking tool the one like a slab of aluminum with 4 smooth pins on it!
Hello Thank you for your Video. I have a 2,4T with the T7 Engine. It has hydraulic vvt. I watched many videos and read the Volvo manual. Your Video really helps. My fault was that I fixed the 3 scews in the end position in the pulley after fixing the center srew. For the hydraulic I did exact like you - one Notch bevor the mark. And then you can see that the mark let's the gear move one in both directions. Then the belt to the marks at the cover. I didn't find ONE description that explains it the right way. Thanks!!!
Ja det va ett par år sedan du la upp denna videon, men den hjälpte mej big time nu när jag monterade ihop motorn till min XC70! Enkel video att förstå, sen att det är mer än lovligt trångt att göra det med motorn i bilen e en helt annan sak 😂
Excellent step by step video thanks….I found this video after I replaced my cambelt( it’s so much more difficult when engines is in vehicle). If replacing belt in engine, I would also suggest taking a photo and counting the teeth on the old belt between the marks before it is removed , especially if you don’t have the cam locking tools.make your own scribe marks will also help on all the pulleys, Thanks
Good video. I will refer to this in the coming days to reassemble the timing on my 2001 Volvo V70 XC with the 2.4 turbo. The water pump bearing failed causing the timing belt to jump and resulted in bent valves in the head. I disassembled the engine last fall and am only now putting it back together with a rebuilt head and all new timing components. I've just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for posting this video !
Very very informative. I have already changed my timing belt water pump alternator serpentine belt and was getting ready to put on a new starter and I do believe I have a leaky head gasket. Smoke just pouring out the back and water seems to be going right through
@@GoldenGrenadier What about the 2.4T? I have combustion gas from cylinder 3 and have approximately 212k miles on the engine. it is bone stock low pressure turbo. do those commonly have cylinder cracks form? engine was turned off when it overheated once. now it will run all day if you disconnect cyl 3 coil plug and injector plug.
What was it? If u overheat the 2.4t the head will warp.been there three times 2 different engines....but one thing I also had was a friggin new felpro head gasket fail 6 months after the job and started burning coolant ....white tailpipe smoke..
Helpful video, but I wonder why you didn't replace your front and rear cam shaft seals while you had it torn down? The seals often dry out or get blown out in a plugged PCV overpressure situation. Also, be sure to check for a worn bearing on the VVT hub if you are reinstalling the old unit and not replacing it with a new unit.
Thanks! 👍 I had seals laying around, but this video wasn't aimed at changing the seals. I never went on to use this engine since I got a hold of a b5234t instead.
I'm replacing the front seals on both cams and the exhaust VVT unit ($300) because I didn't change the oil like I should have. One thing that I haven't heard mentioned on VVT-related videos is the key role of the VVT solenoid. It's the interface between the car's electronic ignition system and the cam timing. We (mechanics) have to get the cam and crank timing close, and then the computer/solenoid system does the fine tuning. The solenoid works by varying the amount of oil pressure sent to the VVT unit which in turn controls how far it advances or retards the camshaft. I ruined mine prematurely because the dirty oil damaged the internals of the VTT unit.
Hello., what is the difference between the volvo s, v 40 b4204s and b4204t motors, and is it possible to replace the b4204T with a b4204s motor that has broken from another volvo ??? Thank you 😉
One is with turbo and the other isent. But my knowledge on the 4 cylinders is limited so i cant say. Maybe ill check it out if i make a 4cyl build one day.
the pulley in front of the crankshaft gear has a hole with a steel sleeve insert it is at 12:00 when the timing marks on the camshafts align with the timing marks on the cover. is that hole an accurate mark alternative ? i can't make out the timing marks on the oil pump gear and i have tried so many ways of breaking loose the 30mm nut with no results at all .i wouldn't even need to take it off if i didn't need to see the timing marks behind it
Really helpful video, one question though. After you tension it and rotate engine, should cam locking tool fit on the back side or just refer to the marks on the cover and sprockets? In my case marks align but exhaust cam is off by 2 cogs on the locking tool PLEASE HELP
Thanks. Your instructions were clear I now have a better understanding of how to change the vvt on the camshaft. However wheni rotate the engine by hand i get two distinct heavy clicks from the exhaust vvt pulley. Is that a symptom of a knackered vvt cam pulley
Hi. I love your project and your videos. You really explain things in an understandable way. I just replaced timingbelt on a B5254T engine and when I took the old belt of, I noticed that there was no tension on the VVT-wheel. If I moved it, it sat where I released it. I then put the new belt on and lined everything up and started the engine, and it runs fine. What is your opinion on the VVT? Is it ok or do I need to replace it?
Здравствуйте., какая разница между моторов volvo s,v 40 b4204s и b4204т, и можно ли поставить вместо b4204T какторый поломался с другого volvo мотор b4204s??? Спасибо 😉
Hello! Thanks for a very good video. I changed the Cam Belt with accessories plus Water Pump on my Daughter's Volvo V70 Year Model 2008, this weekend. And I tensioned the Cam belt by turning the tensioner clockwise. If it is "Wrong" direction I have turned? What can happen then? Etc. Tommy.
Check to see if its turned according to the arrow (if there is one) if not turned like the arrow shows than i would retighten it in that direction. I have no idea of what can happen but i cant say that nothing will happen either.
Discovered watching MOTOCARNUT's video the clue about turning the hub counterclockwise first about 4 teeth before mark before turning clockwise to 1&1/2 before helped me. But I followed most all your other steps. Thanks!!
turning the exhaust camshaft so the slot lines up with the slot in the intake camshaft so the tool will fit . will this also help to the verify timing is correct?
Tjena! Försöker överraska farsan, som är mekaniker, men jag själv har noll koll. Har fastnat vid biten där du fäster tillbaka remmen. Fjädringen för min VVT vill inte dra tillbaks alls, jag misstänker att det inte är helt normalt och undrar om det finns något man kan göra åt det?
Vad jag har fått läst mig till är att det är fjädrande VVT på äldre modeller. Dock är det fortfarande lite dimmigt för mig. Detta är en 850 tror jag? Jag har en V70 2000 sugis med VVT på insuget som inte är fjädrande. Är i full gång med att försöka få dit den på rätt sätt.
@@GDSmedPatrik lite sent, men jag löste det! Sitter nu med en v70 -03 och blir rent av dum i huvudet när jag ska byta högtrycksrören till styrservon. Hur gick det för dig?
@@ZWingsSSN Det gick bra med VVT och den har rullat i några år nu. Högtrycksslangen till styrservon bytte jag nyligen och jag håller med om att det var ett fruktansvärt jobb.
So when you mention the “low-quality” tool, what about the cheap knock-off makes it a pain? Does it not align easily? *I just bought one of the eBay ones for $50, but I believe the Volvo one is in the $150-200 range.
Its probably fine for use now and then but it was just the feel of it that was a bit of a letdown. Threads are weak, and the fitment of the parts is not pleasant, but yes it will get the job done.
I’m a bit lost on my Volvo my vvt hub doesn’t have tension is that normal I just got a new one from the dealer still the same no tension and I’m getting p0014 code for exhaust side timing
Who told you to turn the engine backwards ?? I've done these engines multiple times and NEVER rotated the engine backwards? What was the reason for that?
I thought that was a little wierd at first too and i guss i have never read the instructions closely enough to notice that it says to overturn it and reverse it. Volvo original instructions. But after thinking about it for a while I realized it's to remove the tension on the vvt hub spring, I guess the camshaft rides just hard enough to load the spring when approaching TDC to put tension on the vvt. You can hear the vvt snap when the tension in the vvt let's go when the cam rides over the load. I don't think that this is as apparent when the vvt is filled with oil. It's probably more of a safety thing rater than something that is necessary to do for proper function/timing of the vvt/cam transmission. But if you don't overturn the engine the cam locking tool may suddently snap under the force of the vvt hub spring, at least that's my guesstimation.
I'm thinking now that I re read your original reply that mine simply wasn't spring loaded...I do recall it spun freely without tension on both my v70 and xc 70 .maybe that's the differenceI dunno....thanks anyway for explaining.
Yes, it is based off the original Volvo service manual for Volvo Workshops. It's an online tool that is not available to anyone outside of Volvo cars. There is however a program called Vida that can be pirated and used on an old laptop with like windows XP that will probably give you the same info, but is not being updated since 2014. Haynes's book are ok for a general overview, but do make it a bit too general sometimes and i wouldn't recommend them. This is a big problem and i hate gatekeeping like this that makes it difficult to obtain the right information.
Nice video, if u install a new vvt does it matters how it should be installed? I mean like there 4 holes, should they match the holes in the vvt or it doesnt matters?
Intressanta grejer ifrån Pela. Är det nått man använder för att göra en 100% nollning av motorn? Är det bara för när man ska installera ny VVT? Du råkar inte ha en ECU borttagar verktyg också?
Joo det skulle man kunna säga. Bara för att säkerställa att kam och vev står rätt och att du kan jobba med dom utan att dom rör sig. Men vid ett vanligt kamremsbyte tycker jag att det är lite overkill. Bättre att bara köra en egen märkning på kamdreven mot tex kåpan medans veven står på noll och se till att det ser lika dant ut efter byte av remmen. Ecu borttagarverktyg är inget jag känner till tyvärr :)
Jag har ju ett sånt VVT drev på nya motorn jag köpte. Kommer sätta på ny kamrem när jag ändå har den på stativ men jag behöver alltså inte göra nån inställning på VVT drevet om jag bara ska byta remmen?
Jag har aldrig använt kamlåsning vid ett kamremsbyte i alla fall. Men frågar man volvo så har dom säkerligen ett 100% vattentätt tillvägagångssätt för alla möjliga omständigheter. Så det bästa jag kan råda dig till är att dubbelkolla i vida 👍
I find myself in the position that I need to rebuild my 2.5L turbo engine in my ‘06 XC70 due to pcv failure leaving me a lot of metal in my oil filter. Being that you built your engine what did you find as a good resource for the instructions you’re reading in your video?
Im assuming the car started before you changed the belt and in that case check the cam trigger and wheel so that is all in the right place. Get some fault codes read out of the ecu and see if the signal is missing or implaussible.
It says in Volvo VIDA that you need to kinda center the 3 bolts on the exhaust side, they can't be too much on either side, because you know it needs to be able to adjust itself. And you CAN NOT let go of the tension on the CVVT untill you have torqued down bothe the exhaust and intake cams . Btw I did it the Volvo way alone ;p it's just 5nm of force to hold down the cvvt ,just kinda lean on it with the right arm while adjusting the intake then do the rest with ur left :p Anywho nice video, this one is the most accurate to what you need to do.
Nvm this way works just as well, Done this 4 times in a row now trying to get a best possible timing. Turned out i had a shitty cvvt-hub and the wrong vvt-actuator. Cause I got 25 to 30 ° timing over advanced, now after I changed the vvt-actuator and cleaned the vvt-hub I got 8-15° , so I gotta buy a new hub. Hard sometimes when you second guess your own work. Nice video btw.
Hi Sir, I missed some parts of the video since part 1. What transmission you are going to couple with this T5 engine. Are you going to use Volvo's 960 automatic transmissions? WIll you adapter plate? Thanks before for your reply
@@BackmansGarage I have the software. I found it and I will try it today. I did a test on it and it seemed to be a little off. Can I still drive it this way?
I was just swapping out the stock cambelt that was old and stale. And while doing that I got the idea that a video like this was good to make since it wasn't covered that much.
Very nice video and nice work. Im doing this to my S80 2.4T with VVT on exhaust only. I´ve done everything the same but after i turn the engine over 2 times again to TDC all 3 marks aline but den exhaust camshaft doesnt aline on the other side, where you put the tool inside. I´ve set timing belt while the VVT bottoms out on the right side/clockwise and the marks are matching. It is spring loaded like yours. Is this normal or did i do something wrong? Cheers
The instructions come from a program called vida that the volvo technichians used in the volvo workshops. Should be avalible for download after some googeling since its a obsolete program, somewhere 2014/2015 the vida program became cloud based insted of "application" based.
Hello why do you have to turn it a quarter clockwise and then back? is the markings not ok when you turn it clockwise the first time good enough i don't understand that part
Although I understand your ideology, I'm not comfortable with the entire engine block being painted red along with the a/c compressor, alternator and power steering pump being painted black. Furthermore, it looks like a good time to replace the cam seals while you're in there.
Hi there, is the timing proces for the B5244T3 engine with exhaust VVT the same as your B5254T? And can i use both VVT's (spring or not spring loaded). Greets Robert
Actually, there are at least two different tensioners that were used on these engines based on their serial number and one tensions clockwise and the other is counterclockwise. Part number T43173 tensions clockwise and part number T43139 tensions counterclockwise. T43173 is Engine No. 3188689 & After and it tensions clockwise and part number T43139 is for Engine No. 3188688 & Before. People also need to know that the procedure is quite a bit different for the engines that use the VVT on the intake and exhaust.
As far as im told, the important thing is to make sure you tighten it according to the arrow. But thats good info. And yes, i really want to make more of these videos for different kinds of vvt setups as well.
@@LuckyGuessGarage I actually received the wrong tensioner once and when I installed it the same way as the one that came off the belt looked like it was trying to walk off of the pulleys! I threw on the correct tensioner and it was fine. I have a picture somewhere here that shows the difference between the two.
I was able to properly install timing belt with correct tension. I turned crank clockwise, then noticed the exhaust VVT CAM had play, it actually popped forward and back in... kept cranking then no more play, another quarter crank and I could pull the VVT cam in and out 1/8 inch (3mm) by hand. Could it be a worn bearing? What would cause the lateral play?
I know that the vvt can get worn out and cause lateral play, but exactly how to fix the vvt hub play is out of my current knowledge. I do believe you have to buy a new unit. ua-cam.com/video/eWRjFumpzkA/v-deo.html
I did the same style as you did with cat install. Mine is double vvt, however after torque tight on the center and plug on both, none of them has spring action. Still free rotation around the cam. Could those hubs need to be replaced??
Some vvts are spring loaded and some are not. I think all of the dual vvts or cvvt is allways non spring loaded. But I have 0 experience with those and dont know alot about them. I will make a video on that type once i get one by the garage 👍
nice vid. while you're in there, don't forget to change the oil seals.. also recommend making your own cam locking tool (if you have the possibility to do so).
Hi I am from France and I saw your video that I just liked it. I have same engine but when I try to remove the 30 mm nut of crankshaft pulley I turned counter clockwise and ear 3 times a click like something broke inside, I didn't have the tool to lock the crankshaft. It's my first time doing Volvo timing belt and now my engine is out of timing do you think I broked something , and can I reset timing like before. No I try to start but nothing's happen. My car was running perfectly and smoothly before that. Thank you for reply
To answer your question, I don't know. All that I can tell you is that these engines are interference engines and if the timing is off too much the piston will hit the valves. And since the valves are installed at an angle they will bend and the valve stems will probably break. If the valves are broke you will not have any compression in the engine. And since you have already tried to start the engine, I would suggest doing a compression test on all the cylinders. If that is OK, then you can reset the timing correctly. If you don't have any compression, then you have more problems than I can help you with in the comments section.
@@Adam19832 If you have tried to start the engine with the timing off the damage will already have been done. But yes, if you can set the timing right then do that first.
Am I the only one that finds these instructions extremely confusing? ...if you set everything in the most-forward position ( cog slots and internal hub rotation ) approximately one tooth before and tighten everything ,how are you moving that hub one extra toothy if it has already been set to be 1 tooth off and the hub rotated to the max clockwise position ?..... I just don't get it . Please clarify
Because the pulley is still free to rotate due to the three screws being loose on the pulley. Is so that you dont lock out the pulley when tightening the belt later on. If i understood you question right.
None of that is needed. Just set the cams all the way to the right and set the timing re-tighten it all and push it counter clockwise when you done installing the belt.
No vtec is something different. They operate kind of like a vvt but also alter the valve lift and it's a much more complicated system. Also vtec is only found on Honda engines.
Thanks! Unfortunately, the instructions in its original form is copyrighted and I cannot link it here, and I did not find it linked online anywhere. Its is however available in the Volvo VIDA service program. I got help from a friend who found the program online somewhere in order to get a printout. Sorry I can't help you more than that. But yes It does cover the dual vvt as well //Backman
Basically. The parts number on the exhaust cam should be on top and on the intake cam on the bottom. You will however have a hard time torqeing down the vvt bolt without some sort of cam lock in place.
Hmm, not sure. The important one is that it only applies to the one with spring loaded exhaust vvt. There are several different setups. This is a very early solution.
@BackmansGarage today I tool things back apart, and re did the vvt clocking, having the gear end of the hub fully maxed out when setting tension is what my issue was. You can't have the VVT gear side fully clockwise as you won't get full functional range of adjustment.
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This is helpful. I changed my VVT for the first time. I copied another video step by step but failed. I got a check engine light. I copied your step by step. My Volvo is running like a brand new car.
Fricking awesome video. Thank you. I have dual VVTs and I am doing a complete seal job (cams and crank), timing belt, accessory belt, water pump, all idlers, tensioner, etc. 2005 S60 2.5T AWD with 256,000 miles. It's is a decent level of difficulty! Your video was key to me understanding the specifics of installing the VVTs.
Great video explanation of how to do this job, I would have been lost without it. Excellent instruction showing the engine out of the car really helps.
I had no problem in the past with just changing just the timing belt on my B5254T. This time I had a clogged PVC breather system over pressurize the crankcase and push a cam seal out on the intake side. Decided to change out all camshaft seals and crank seal along with resealing the cam cover and replacing the PCV. Thanks!!
Hey any chance did your car idle very rough, and have a very rough acceleration? Just trying to diagnose my problem.
@@ryanplaistek9501
Not on my engine, just a massive oil leak due to the cam seal being blown out of its seat.
I have done this 3 different times with a haynes manual. It does not say any of this and I have none of these tools. Bought the car not running and pulled the head to find 10 bent exhaust valves because the last poor s.o.b. (crackhead) mistimed it replacing a crank seal. This is mind blowing. The car starts weird and has a "stumble" occasionally while cranking. It will start eventually but sounds like it's hydrolocking. I've been fighting this problem for months because when you start it (it does start ever time) it runs perfectly. Wtf? I think you just solved one of the most difficult problems I've ever dealt with because of a completely and overly complex belt replacement procedure. I'll be buying tools and watching this video 10 more times.
Glad u liked the video and that it helped.
I have the serpentine belt off and the plugs removed but the timing belt still on. As I rotate the engine using a wrench on the crankshaft, I noticed that the exhaust hub kind of wobbles. The intake hub is solid. PERHAPS this wobbling is what you are experiencing upon startup and, like me, the exhaust VVT unit needs replacing.
One note, must turn vvt counter clockwise if unit is not spring loaded. Setpoint remains 1 tooth past mark. All else was the same. GREAT VIDEO
I think your way to put the belt on is just perfect! Thanks for the video.
Thank you for your very clear instructions in this video. Having the engine out of the car certainly makes everything easier to see. and understand.
And thank you! One the comments on here said one tensioner model goes clockwise and another counter clockwise for the same engine? You evil bastards!
This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much!
I have to do cam seals and the book is not accurate. This video fills in all the gaps. The use of the crank and cam locking tools is great. Setting the VVT sprocket is what I was wondering about. So helpful👍👍👍👍.
Thanks 👍
11:26 Since the intake sprocket is symmetrical, the only reason I can think of for aligning it's top marking with the notch in the cover is so the 3 bolt holes line up with the hub behind it! But that could be done just by looking!
Thank you Sir! This was quite helpful.
Thanks a lot for that !! I am working on a swap on a 2005 xc70 and am still practicing locking the cams on the old engine! Waiting on the other kind of cam locking tool the one like a slab of aluminum with 4 smooth pins on it!
Super great, clearly video. Thanks
Hello Thank you for your Video. I have a 2,4T with the T7 Engine. It has hydraulic vvt. I watched many videos and read the Volvo manual. Your Video really helps. My fault was that I fixed the 3 scews in the end position in the pulley after fixing the center srew. For the hydraulic I did exact like you - one Notch bevor the mark. And then you can see that the mark let's the gear move one in both directions. Then the belt to the marks at the cover.
I didn't find ONE description that explains it the right way.
Thanks!!!
Thank you so much for the complete procedure with some good explanations
Your procedure for this is the best one on YT. How about doing a vid for the same thing on a dual VVT white block volvo engine.
Thanks! I would love to, but no such opportunity has presented itself yet. But as soon as it does, im on it . /Mattias
thanks bro is so easy you explain!!!!!
Well done.
Greetings from Poland.
Thanks! //Backman
Ja det va ett par år sedan du la upp denna videon, men den hjälpte mej big time nu när jag monterade ihop motorn till min XC70! Enkel video att förstå, sen att det är mer än lovligt trångt att göra det med motorn i bilen e en helt annan sak 😂
Tack, kul att den va till hjälp. Och ja, det kan va lite tightare irl så att säga. 😀
What happened there between 11:46 and 11:47 ??? Alot has changed there in just a split of a second. Explain please?
Great Video!! Excellent instructions
Thank You !!
Excellent step by step video thanks….I found this video after I replaced my cambelt( it’s so much more difficult when engines is in vehicle). If replacing belt in engine, I would also suggest taking a photo and counting the teeth on the old belt between the marks before it is removed , especially if you don’t have the cam locking tools.make your own scribe marks will also help on all the pulleys,
Thanks
Good video. I will refer to this in the coming days to reassemble the timing on my 2001 Volvo V70 XC with the 2.4 turbo. The water pump bearing failed causing the timing belt to jump and resulted in bent valves in the head. I disassembled the engine last fall and am only now putting it back together with a rebuilt head and all new timing components. I've just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for posting this video !
Very very informative. I have already changed my timing belt water pump alternator serpentine belt and was getting ready to put on a new starter and I do believe I have a leaky head gasket. Smoke just pouring out the back and water seems to be going right through
Make sure you don't have a cracked cylinder instead. cracking is common on the 2.5 liter block and it mimics the symptoms of a blown head gasket.
@@GoldenGrenadier What about the 2.4T? I have combustion gas from cylinder 3 and have approximately 212k miles on the engine. it is bone stock low pressure turbo. do those commonly have cylinder cracks form? engine was turned off when it overheated once. now it will run all day if you disconnect cyl 3 coil plug and injector plug.
@@robbiewilson157 It's rare with the 2.4 block because of the thicker cylinder walls but it can happen.
What was it? If u overheat the 2.4t the head will warp.been there three times 2 different engines....but one thing I also had was a friggin new felpro head gasket fail 6 months after the job and started burning coolant ....white tailpipe smoke..
bravo...good work
Helpful video, but I wonder why you didn't replace your front and rear cam shaft seals while you had it torn down? The seals often dry out or get blown out in a plugged PCV overpressure situation. Also, be sure to check for a worn bearing on the VVT hub if you are reinstalling the old unit and not replacing it with a new unit.
Thanks! 👍 I had seals laying around, but this video wasn't aimed at changing the seals. I never went on to use this engine since I got a hold of a b5234t instead.
Thank you!
I'm replacing the front seals on both cams and the exhaust VVT unit ($300) because I didn't change the oil like I should have. One thing that I haven't heard mentioned on VVT-related videos is the key role of the VVT solenoid. It's the interface between the car's electronic ignition system and the cam timing. We (mechanics) have to get the cam and crank timing close, and then the computer/solenoid system does the fine tuning. The solenoid works by varying the amount of oil pressure sent to the VVT unit which in turn controls how far it advances or retards the camshaft. I ruined mine prematurely because the dirty oil damaged the internals of the VTT unit.
Hello., what is the difference between the volvo s, v 40 b4204s and b4204t motors, and is it possible to replace the b4204T with a b4204s motor that has broken from another volvo ???
Thank you 😉
One is with turbo and the other isent. But my knowledge on the 4 cylinders is limited so i cant say. Maybe ill check it out if i make a 4cyl build one day.
the pulley in front of the crankshaft gear has a hole with a steel sleeve insert it is at 12:00 when the timing marks on the camshafts align with the timing marks on the cover. is that hole an accurate mark alternative ? i can't make out the timing marks on the oil pump gear and i have tried so many ways of breaking loose the 30mm nut with no results at all .i wouldn't even need to take it off if i didn't need to see the timing marks behind it
I cant say, are you sure that you can get the belt behind without taking the pulley off ?
Really helpful video, one question though. After you tension it and rotate engine, should cam locking tool fit on the back side or just refer to the marks on the cover and sprockets? In my case marks align but exhaust cam is off by 2 cogs on the locking tool
PLEASE HELP
Its only the marks at the front that will matter. Exhaust vill be slightly off in the back of the engine.
THANK YOU 🙏
Thanks. Your instructions were clear I now have a better understanding of how to change the vvt on the camshaft.
However wheni rotate the engine by hand i get two distinct heavy clicks from the exhaust vvt pulley. Is that a symptom of a knackered vvt cam pulley
Thanks
Ive been told its because that there is no oil pressure in the VVT when turning it manually.
Hi.
I love your project and your videos. You really explain things in an understandable way.
I just replaced timingbelt on a B5254T engine and when I took the old belt of, I noticed that there was no tension on the VVT-wheel. If I moved it, it sat where I released it. I then put the new belt on and lined everything up and started the engine, and it runs fine.
What is your opinion on the VVT? Is it ok or do I need to replace it?
Your VVT is probably not a spring-loaded model .
Здравствуйте., какая разница между моторов volvo s,v 40 b4204s и b4204т, и можно ли поставить вместо b4204T какторый поломался с другого volvo мотор b4204s???
Спасибо 😉
Hello! Thanks for a very good video. I changed the Cam Belt with accessories plus Water Pump on my Daughter's Volvo V70 Year Model 2008, this weekend. And I tensioned the Cam belt by turning the tensioner clockwise. If it is "Wrong" direction I have turned? What can happen then? Etc. Tommy.
Check to see if its turned according to the arrow (if there is one) if not turned like the arrow shows than i would retighten it in that direction. I have no idea of what can happen but i cant say that nothing will happen either.
Thanks!
Did the volvos80 2.0t vvt give the same p0014 code error?
Great videos....
Snyggt jobbat 🤘🏻
Discovered watching MOTOCARNUT's video the clue about turning the hub counterclockwise first about 4 teeth before mark before turning clockwise to 1&1/2 before helped me. But I followed most all your other steps. Thanks!!
Any update on the written instructions?
Where do I find the instructions??? Thanks!
Volvo Vida instructions. You need to get a computer program for it. Sometimes its avalible throu ebay and other such sites.
@@BackmansGarage thanks!
Great !
What is special tool name for hold the crank shaft
I have a link in the description to the tool in the video 👍I don't really know the specific word for the tool 😄
turning the exhaust camshaft so the slot lines up with the slot in the intake camshaft so the tool will fit . will this also help to the verify timing is correct?
Yes that to ensure that the cams are in the right place.
Grymt jobbat 😎👍🏻
Tackar 👍
how do I do that with my engine inside my car???
Same same but different.
It ain't easy, but it can be done.
Tjena! Försöker överraska farsan, som är mekaniker, men jag själv har noll koll. Har fastnat vid biten där du fäster tillbaka remmen. Fjädringen för min VVT vill inte dra tillbaks alls, jag misstänker att det inte är helt normalt och undrar om det finns något man kan göra åt det?
Vad jag har fått läst mig till är att det är fjädrande VVT på äldre modeller. Dock är det fortfarande lite dimmigt för mig. Detta är en 850 tror jag? Jag har en V70 2000 sugis med VVT på insuget som inte är fjädrande. Är i full gång med att försöka få dit den på rätt sätt.
@@GDSmedPatrik lite sent, men jag löste det! Sitter nu med en v70 -03 och blir rent av dum i huvudet när jag ska byta högtrycksrören till styrservon.
Hur gick det för dig?
@@ZWingsSSN Det gick bra med VVT och den har rullat i några år nu. Högtrycksslangen till styrservon bytte jag nyligen och jag håller med om att det var ett fruktansvärt jobb.
Is the b5234t9 exhaust vvt the same? Not sure which have preloaded hubs and which don't.
Me neither, i think there are about 80 variants of this engine type with different setups on the cams.
Hello, thank you for the video, do you know the tightening torque of the camshafts to change the seals on the b4204 t engine?
No sorry, I don't have any info on the 4 cyl, unfortunately.
So when you mention the “low-quality” tool, what about the cheap knock-off makes it a pain? Does it not align easily? *I just bought one of the eBay ones for $50, but I believe the Volvo one is in the $150-200 range.
Its probably fine for use now and then but it was just the feel of it that was a bit of a letdown. Threads are weak, and the fitment of the parts is not pleasant, but yes it will get the job done.
I’m a bit lost on my Volvo my vvt hub doesn’t have tension is that normal I just got a new one from the dealer still the same no tension and I’m getting p0014 code for exhaust side timing
Then you probably dont have a spring loaded vvt. There is several diferent types of vvt configurations.
Who told you to turn the engine backwards ?? I've done these engines multiple times and NEVER rotated the engine backwards? What was the reason for that?
I thought that was a little wierd at first too and i guss i have never read the instructions closely enough to notice that it says to overturn it and reverse it. Volvo original instructions.
But after thinking about it for a while I realized it's to remove the tension on the vvt hub spring, I guess the camshaft rides just hard enough to load the spring when approaching TDC to put tension on the vvt. You can hear the vvt snap when the tension in the vvt let's go when the cam rides over the load. I don't think that this is as apparent when the vvt is filled with oil.
It's probably more of a safety thing rater than something that is necessary to do for proper function/timing of the vvt/cam transmission. But if you don't overturn the engine the cam locking tool may suddently snap under the force of the vvt hub spring, at least that's my guesstimation.
I'm thinking now that I re read your original reply that mine simply wasn't spring loaded...I do recall it spun freely without tension on both my v70 and xc 70 .maybe that's the differenceI dunno....thanks anyway for explaining.
After replacing it has a P0015 code now... Help...😢
Did you turn the engine over about a quarter of a turn before backing it up again ?
From where are you reading the different steps? Workshop 's manual? What is it? I have haynes one and it does not work with vvt system.
Yes, it is based off the original Volvo service manual for Volvo Workshops. It's an online tool that is not available to anyone outside of Volvo cars. There is however a program called Vida that can be pirated and used on an old laptop with like windows XP that will probably give you the same info, but is not being updated since 2014. Haynes's book are ok for a general overview, but do make it a bit too general sometimes and i wouldn't recommend them. This is a big problem and i hate gatekeeping like this that makes it difficult to obtain the right information.
@@BackmansGarageCan I have Volvo service manual for B5234T
Nice video, if u install a new vvt does it matters how it should be installed? I mean like there 4 holes, should they match the holes in the vvt or it doesnt matters?
Intressanta grejer ifrån Pela. Är det nått man använder för att göra en 100% nollning av motorn? Är det bara för när man ska installera ny VVT? Du råkar inte ha en ECU borttagar verktyg också?
Joo det skulle man kunna säga. Bara för att säkerställa att kam och vev står rätt och att du kan jobba med dom utan att dom rör sig. Men vid ett vanligt kamremsbyte tycker jag att det är lite overkill. Bättre att bara köra en egen märkning på kamdreven mot tex kåpan medans veven står på noll och se till att det ser lika dant ut efter byte av remmen.
Ecu borttagarverktyg är inget jag känner till tyvärr :)
Jag har ju ett sånt VVT drev på nya motorn jag köpte. Kommer sätta på ny kamrem när jag ändå har den på stativ men jag behöver alltså inte göra nån inställning på VVT drevet om jag bara ska byta remmen?
Jag har aldrig använt kamlåsning vid ett kamremsbyte i alla fall. Men frågar man volvo så har dom säkerligen ett 100% vattentätt tillvägagångssätt för alla möjliga omständigheter. Så det bästa jag kan råda dig till är att dubbelkolla i vida 👍
Har ingen återfjädring i min hub , men funktionen är densamma. Volvo v70 2.4t 2001. Huben är helt ny ? Bra eller anus ?
Det är ingen fjädring i dom nyare från -00.
@@Roaddevil79 Tackar för det svaret Andreas ! Ha en fin lhelg !
3:38 - no links in description :)
Its on the way 😄
I find myself in the position that I need to rebuild my 2.5L turbo engine in my ‘06 XC70 due to pcv failure leaving me a lot of metal in my oil filter. Being that you built your engine what did you find as a good resource for the instructions you’re reading in your video?
The Volvo vida program in the computer. My fiend has helpt alot with pulling info from there.
I did exactly same way as you explained. Car didn't start. Is turning but no start. Any idea what can be?
Im assuming the car started before you changed the belt and in that case check the cam trigger and wheel so that is all in the right place. Get some fault codes read out of the ecu and see if the signal is missing or implaussible.
Thx
It says in Volvo VIDA that you need to kinda center the 3 bolts on the exhaust side, they can't be too much on either side, because you know it needs to be able to adjust itself.
And you CAN NOT let go of the tension on the CVVT untill you have torqued down bothe the exhaust and intake cams .
Btw I did it the Volvo way alone ;p it's just 5nm of force to hold down the cvvt ,just kinda lean on it with the right arm while adjusting the intake then do the rest with ur left :p
Anywho nice video, this one is the most accurate to what you need to do.
Nvm this way works just as well,
Done this 4 times in a row now trying to get a best possible timing.
Turned out i had a shitty cvvt-hub and the wrong vvt-actuator. Cause I got 25 to 30 ° timing over advanced, now after I changed the vvt-actuator and cleaned the vvt-hub I got 8-15° , so I gotta buy a new hub.
Hard sometimes when you second guess your own work.
Nice video btw.
Thaks, glad it helped
Hi Sir, I missed some parts of the video since part 1. What transmission you are going to couple with this T5 engine. Are you going to use Volvo's 960 automatic transmissions? WIll you adapter plate? Thanks before for your reply
Hi! I will be using a Volvo M90 transmission from a Volvo S90 (1998)
7:21 The tool you have, can you write me the measurements from instagram
Bra jobbat. tur motorn är i ett motorstativ det underlättar
Where did you get the directions to replace the hub?
Volvo Vida software
@@BackmansGarage where do you find it on the vida software? I am having trouble locating it
I have a friend who has it installed. But I've heard that you can get one on ebay with the obd scanner.
@@BackmansGarage I have the software. I found it and I will try it today. I did a test on it and it seemed to be a little off. Can I still drive it this way?
I wouldn't drive anything if it seems a little off. Are u sure you have the spring loaded vvt and not some of the other variants?
Why did you have to do all this timing rework,? Did the timing jump and if so why did that happen?
I was just swapping out the stock cambelt that was old and stale. And while doing that I got the idea that a video like this was good to make since it wasn't covered that much.
Very nice video and nice work. Im doing this to my S80 2.4T with VVT on exhaust only. I´ve done everything the same but after i turn the engine over 2 times again to TDC all 3 marks aline but den exhaust camshaft doesnt aline on the other side, where you put the tool inside.
I´ve set timing belt while the VVT bottoms out on the right side/clockwise and the marks are matching. It is spring loaded like yours.
Is this normal or did i do something wrong?
Cheers
It should be slitghtly off so it sounds about right 👍
is this the same procedure on a 4 cil with vvt pulley on inlet?
No, this is very specific to just this engine.
Is it apply to B4204T3 vvt camshaft settings...last time i changed the timing belt the check engine light illuminates...
It best to check får that engine specifically since i have never worked on one of those.
what do you use for a an instruction manual? i have a v50 2.4
The instructions come from a program called vida that the volvo technichians used in the volvo workshops. Should be avalible for download after some googeling since its a obsolete program, somewhere 2014/2015 the vida program became cloud based insted of "application" based.
@@BackmansGarage ty mate
Hello
why do you have to turn it a quarter clockwise and then back? is the markings not ok when you turn it clockwise the first time good enough i don't understand that part
It is to relieve the tension created by the spring in the VVT hub.
Although I understand your ideology, I'm not comfortable with the entire engine block being painted red along with the a/c compressor, alternator and power steering pump being painted black. Furthermore, it looks like a good time to replace the cam seals while you're in there.
True
Hi there, is the timing proces for the B5244T3 engine with exhaust VVT the same as your B5254T? And can i use both VVT's (spring or not spring loaded).
Greets Robert
I know nothing about the non spring loaded vvt. Im hoping to get one of those my way someday for another video.
Can this be done with the engine in car?
Might be a little bit more challenging, but absolutely 👍
has anyone seen the VVT pulley get some axial slop and fail to properly engage the seal?
Yes, Its the most common failure
This is the same procedure as the 2,4t engine right?
I cant say since I have never done the VVT on a 2,4t. I think that the procedure is different on the dual cvvt systems. //Backman
Actually, there are at least two different tensioners that were used on these engines based on their serial number and one tensions clockwise and the other is counterclockwise. Part number T43173 tensions clockwise and part number T43139 tensions counterclockwise. T43173 is Engine No. 3188689 & After and it tensions clockwise and part number T43139 is for Engine No. 3188688 & Before. People also need to know that the procedure is quite a bit different for the engines that use the VVT on the intake and exhaust.
Really wtf?
As far as im told, the important thing is to make sure you tighten it according to the arrow. But thats good info. And yes, i really want to make more of these videos for different kinds of vvt setups as well.
@@LuckyGuessGarage I actually received the wrong tensioner once and when I installed it the same way as the one that came off the belt looked like it was trying to walk off of the pulleys! I threw on the correct tensioner and it was fine. I have a picture somewhere here that shows the difference between the two.
@BHank69 i would be happy to mention this in another vvt video.
I was able to properly install timing belt with correct tension. I turned crank clockwise, then noticed the exhaust VVT CAM had play, it actually popped forward and back in... kept cranking then no more play, another quarter crank and I could pull the VVT cam in and out 1/8 inch (3mm) by hand. Could it be a worn bearing? What would cause the lateral play?
I know that the vvt can get worn out and cause lateral play, but exactly how to fix the vvt hub play is out of my current knowledge. I do believe you have to buy a new unit.
ua-cam.com/video/eWRjFumpzkA/v-deo.html
Yes you have to buy a new hub......
It's a piston inside that wears excessively
Yes, worn VVT, install a new one. They wear out after 100k-150k miles or so.
I did the same style as you did with cat install. Mine is double vvt, however after torque tight on the center and plug on both, none of them has spring action. Still free rotation around the cam. Could those hubs need to be replaced??
Not cat, I mean vvt install. I didn’t know how to edit this.
Some vvts are spring loaded and some are not. I think all of the dual vvts or cvvt is allways non spring loaded. But I have 0 experience with those and dont know alot about them. I will make a video on that type once i get one by the garage 👍
nice vid. while you're in there, don't forget to change the oil seals.. also recommend making your own cam locking tool (if you have the possibility to do so).
Where can I find that plug for the intake side?
Volvo
Crank pulley / harmonic balancer ....same thing.
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Hi I am from France and I saw your video that I just liked it. I have same engine but when I try to remove the 30 mm nut of crankshaft pulley I turned counter clockwise and ear 3 times a click like something broke inside, I didn't have the tool to lock the crankshaft. It's my first time doing Volvo timing belt and now my engine is out of timing do you think I broked something , and can I reset timing like before. No I try to start but nothing's happen. My car was running perfectly and smoothly before that.
Thank you for reply
To answer your question, I don't know.
All that I can tell you is that these engines are interference engines and if the timing is off too much the piston will hit the valves. And since the valves are installed at an angle they will bend and the valve stems will probably break.
If the valves are broke you will not have any compression in the engine. And since you have already tried to start the engine, I would suggest doing a compression test on all the cylinders. If that is OK, then you can reset the timing correctly. If you don't have any compression, then you have more problems than I can help you with in the comments section.
@@BackmansGarage so I can do test compression with engine out of timing you mean?
@@Adam19832 If you have tried to start the engine with the timing off the damage will already have been done. But yes, if you can set the timing right then do that first.
@@BackmansGarage thank you for your help will try
What transmission are you going to use???
I will use the M90 transmission from the Volvo S90
Am I the only one that finds these instructions extremely confusing?
...if you set everything in the most-forward position ( cog slots and internal hub rotation ) approximately one tooth before and tighten everything ,how are you moving that hub one extra toothy if it has already been set to be 1 tooth off and the hub rotated to the max clockwise position ?..... I just don't get it . Please clarify
Because the pulley is still free to rotate due to the three screws being loose on the pulley. Is so that you dont lock out the pulley when tightening the belt later on. If i understood you question right.
None of that is needed. Just set the cams all the way to the right and set the timing re-tighten it all and push it counter clockwise when you done installing the belt.
Do you know of this similar 2,5T swap done in a Volvo Amazon?
I have seen it done, but not on a series on UA-cam unfortunately. Would be a reallly nice project 👍
@@BackmansGarage Found one - Sadly a LS swap but very nice US Amazon! ua-cam.com/video/_EiyyjrSjCU/v-deo.html
Helou. How much on moment?
Seriously though, where would you order an oil pump from?
I would order one from Volvo, or the same brand from another supplyer.
is this the same as vtec or am i dumb
No vtec is something different. They operate kind of like a vvt but also alter the valve lift and it's a much more complicated system. Also vtec is only found on Honda engines.
it does alter the valve timing but the vtec does it a different way.
Very nice! Where can I find the instruction you are reading from and also, is there a instruction version with double vvts?
Thanks! Unfortunately, the instructions in its original form is copyrighted and I cannot link it here, and I did not find it linked online anywhere. Its is however available in the Volvo VIDA service program. I got help from a friend who found the program online somewhere in order to get a printout. Sorry I can't help you more than that. But yes It does cover the dual vvt as well //Backman
Great Video explanation..... 👍
Thanks! 🙂
So if the lines (grooves) at the back from the camshaft and the valve cover align it means there on time?? Doing this w/o the special tools
Basically. The parts number on the exhaust cam should be on top and on the intake cam on the bottom.
You will however have a hard time torqeing down the vvt bolt without some sort of cam lock in place.
I'm assuming this also applies to the B5244Ts? Vida instructions are kinda trash lol
Hmm, not sure. The important one is that it only applies to the one with spring loaded exhaust vvt. There are several different setups. This is a very early solution.
Followed strp by step and now have a p0014 code
Damn, that sucks. The p0014 can be caused by many things as well. Did you change the vvt to a new one?
@BackmansGarage today I tool things back apart, and re did the vvt clocking, having the gear end of the hub fully maxed out when setting tension is what my issue was. You can't have the VVT gear side fully clockwise as you won't get full functional range of adjustment.
hey i like to paint the belt and count teeth on new and paint it make better to see in car
Saludos disculpen que no entiendo su idioma sin embargo vaje un traductor y a través de los suptitulos los entiendo, estoy buscando un video que muestre la cincronizacion de un motor 6 cilindros de volvo Cx60 t6 diésel año 2013, xda se los agradeceré y muchas bendiciones para todos su equipo
Hello
dont see any marks on cam wheels ow u find te rigt spot
They are on there, but like i said. They are very subtile and hard to see, especially when the engine is in the car.