How To Replace 1986 Volvo 240 Timing Belt and Front Seals

In this video, I'll be showing you how to replace a Volvo 240 timing belt and front seals. This includes the camshaft seal, intermediate gear seal, and cam seal. Overall this job with filming took about 4 hours, but if you're not filming I'm sure it can be done under 2 hours for sure.

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[ajoro]

By far the most efficient, yet well-detailed tutorial I've found on replacing the timing belt and seals. Thanks for this video!

[erikleciejewski]

Thanks for the info sir. I have all the parts and I’m ready for the job. I thought I might of needed a timing gun, but I looks like it’s all about the marks. 1989 240 DL here. Just hit 300, 000! Your videos are alway extremely helpful. The worst repair job so far was replacing the blower motor, but I knocked it out. Thanks again!

[stewartbruce]

I just finished my second timing belt job on an 88, last one was an 89. two years ago. Thanks to Matthew it was a complete success. Regarding removing crankshaft bolt, I used an air impact gun and pully did not move. Tightening the bolt torqued it to 44lb and held the pully by using metal coat hanger wire and wrapped around sturdy part, and twisted the coat hanger. Good luck to all the 240 volvo owners, and all the best from New Rochelle N.Y.

[brandontobin]

Thanks for making this video, you made it very clear and easy to understand!

[mosesmoses]

Followed your step and had my top done and watched your vid today to set my timing and boom once it started hehehe thanks

[gabrielortiz]

Eres el mejor saludos desde Puerto Rico

[stewartbruce]

No need for any apologies. An excellent video, coupled with your pleasant personality!!
Thank you for your most professional presentation.

[jimlaforte]

Thank-you. This remendously assisted me. The problem is now finding the proper tap screws for the water pump that the fan housing attaches to.

[thomas]

Thanks for the video, I plan on doing this job very soon to my 245 GL, including new water pump gaskets

[sirthicenskoorb]

I see you have a shiny new water pump. Wish you would have filmed that. You make it look so easy. Im old and female so it's been quite the challenge. I have an 87. Love my brick. Thanks for your videos on the volvo. Im not into bodybuilding to much.

[Mr_Gran]

As extra info to anybody with a B23E engine trying this at home: A - the power steering pump belt tensioning system is slightly different and on the battery side of the pump so you'll probably need to remove the air filter and battery to get to it, B - the crankshaft chain trick won't work as the pulley simply slides off but there is a harmonic balancer underneath that you'll need a ratchet gun/puller to get it off in order to get access to the crankshaft gear and seal underneath. Otherwise, a great video! Thanks

[sumdumbmick]

I appreciate that your version is less sterile than the IPD video for this. It's a job I've done before, but I always like to review the procedure before I do it again just to make sure I'm in the right headspace for it.

Thank you.


as a general rule I like to see a few people do any job like this before I go try it myself, even when it's jobs I've done myself before, just because there's lots of little things that you can mess up if you're not fully prepared.

[anthonymanzo]

Dude this video was insanely informative. Just did the water pump on my 240, now im gonna change the seals, belt and tensioner!

[jamesebola]

How did you loosen the upper gear bolt? How did you press the seals in? Also, I would spin the engine around few times to make sure timing marks stay where they are supposed to, before closing it all up.

[everchacon]

Hi, I tried to change the pulley for 15 days and I spent 10 hours trying to loosen the bolt on the pulley with the crankshaft and it was in the bathroom I had to pay 25 dollars to put it in but it was great greetings

[mikewong]

Thanks for the helpful video. I replaced my timing belt today! BTW, I used an impact wrench to remove the crank bolt. Very easy and no need to strap down the pulley.

[manuellopez]

Very good demonstration of timing point.

[dustinvo]

love your videos man. I just got an 87' 240 that I am slowly working on. Every one of your videos helps a lot

[jsegura]

Fantastic presentation. Calm, smooth pace and very clear. Thanks brother.

[dkruitz]

Nicely done video. I used to have an 86 Wagon, my daughter now has a 92 sedan as her first car, and this is a good refresher as I go through it all bringing it up to snuff.