Camshaft alignment

Happy to help, Rick. Let us know how things work out for you. Also, if you remove the oil pan, that will not help to identify ventilation issues. I just don't want you to do something and then realize it wasn't needed. Here are the directions for testing crankcase ventilation. The attached pictures correlate with the directions.

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CRANKCASE VENTILATION, CHECK
Crankcase ventilation, check

Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Special tools:
999 7226 Pressure gauge

Check

Measuring the pressure in the crankcase

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Note! Take readings at idle at operating temperature.

Warm up the engine until the thermostat opens.
Switch of the AC and other electrical equipment.
Reset the manometer using the adjuster screw.
Remove the dip stick and connect manometer 999 7226 Pressure gauge as illustrated.

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Note! The pressure values are given for sea level. High levels can reduce the reading slightly.

Read off manometer value.
The value for a clean crankcase ventilation is -0.2 kPa or lower.
If the manometer indicates a value from -0.2 up to 0.0 kPa or a positive value, the crankcase ventilation is partially or completely blocked and must be cleaned. Refer to: Crankcase ventilation, cleaning See: Positive Crankcase Ventilation > Procedures > Crankcase Ventilation Cleaning

Let me know how thing work out for you.

Take care,
Joe

Welcome back:

You are very welcome. Sorry to hear you're stuck at work all the time. I hold down one full time and 2 part time jobs, so I totally understand.

Let me know when you get things back together.

Take care,
Joe

Send me an image of how you locked the cams? If you are not using the proper tool then we are not going to know if your timed properly or not?

There is not much you can do with the intake came sprocket since it is a 3 bolt pattern and will go on as it needs to go on. The exhaust cam you need to put the center bolt snug where you have some room to to spin it. Turn it clockwise to where you want it. But I recommend you line it with the mark on the cam cover. Once lined up torque the center bolt. Install the timing belt and turn engine over by hand several times to make sure no valves are hitting.

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Do not force them. If the valves are hitting, the timing is wrong. It will cause internal damage if you force it.

Here are the directions for removal and replacement of the timing belt. The directions show how timing is done. All attached pictures correlate with the directions.

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2001 Volvo V70 T5 L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3
Timing Belt, Replacing
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Timing Components Timing Belt Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Timing Belt, Replacing
TIMING BELT, REPLACING
Timing belt, replacing

Special tools:
999 5433 COUNTERHOLD See: Vehicle > Electrical / Mechanical Repair > 999 5433 Counterhold

Note! Since the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.

Remove components

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Caution! Remove the ignition key.

Remove:
- the cross stay between the suspension turrets
- the upper timing belt cover
- the servo reservoir and the expansion tank.
Lift up and place on top of the engine.

Warning! Make sure that no power steering fluid is spilled. Extremely flammable.

- the auxiliaries belt
- the front timing belt cover.

Position the engine according to the marking

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- Remove the right front wheel
- Remove the nut from the cover in the wing liner
- Install the upper timing belt cover
- Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the markings on the crankshaft and camshaft pulley correspond
- Turn the crankshaft a further 1/4 turn clockwise and then back again until the markings correspond.
The markings are illustrated
- Remove the upper timing belt cover.

Removing the timing belt

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Slacken off the belt tensioner.
Slacken off the centre screw for the belt tensioner slightly.
Hold the centre screw still. Turn the tensioner eccentric clockwise using a 6 mm Allen key to 10 o'clock.
Remove the timing belt from the tension pulley, camshaft pulley and water pump.

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Remove the vibration damper.
Remove the oscillation damper. Use counterhold 999 5433 COUNTERHOLD See: Vehicle > Electrical / Mechanical Repair > 999 5433 Counterhold. Work the oscillation damper loose.
Remove the timing belt

Checking the tensioner pulley and idler pulley

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Check bearing wear:
- spin the idler pulley and listen for noise.
If replacing with a new idler pulley, tighten to 24 Nm.
- spin the tension pulley and listen for noise.
When replacing, screw the tension pulley into place using the centre screw.
Screw in the centre screw by hand.
Ensure that the tensioner fork is centered over the cylinder block rib.
Ensure that the Allen hole on the eccentric is at "10 o'clock".

Installing the timing belt

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Note: For information regarding Variable Valve Timing see: Variable Valve Timing Actuator, Adjustments See: Variable Valve Timing Actuator > Adjustments
Also see Belt Drive, Assembly See: Timing Belt > Removal and Replacement > Belt Drive, Assembly

Install the timing belt over the pulley on the crankshaft.
Install the oscillation damper. Tighten the center nut to 180 Nm. Use counterhold 999 5433 COUNTERHOLD See: Vehicle > Electrical / Mechanical Repair > 999 5433 Counterhold.
Remove the counterhold and install new screws. Tighten the screws to 25 Nm. Angle-tighten 30°

Install the new belt in the following order:
- crankshaft
- the idler pulley
- intake camshaft pulley
- exhaust camshaft pulley
- water pump
- belt tensioner.

Tighten the timing belt

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This adjustment is carried out on a cold engine. A suitable temperature is approximately 20°C/68°F.
At higher temperatures, for example with the engine at operating temperature or at higher ambient temperature, the needle is further to the right.
The illustration shows the position of the indicator when aligning the timing belt tensioner at different temperatures.

For engine serial no. Up to 3188688

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Tension the timing belt as follows:
- turn the crankshaft clockwise carefully until the timing belt is tensioned. The belt must be tensioned between the intake camshaft pulley, the idler pulley and the crankshaft
- hold the centre screw on the belt tensioner fixed. Turn the belt tensioner eccentric counter-clockwise until the tensioner indicator passes the marked position.
Then turn the eccentric back so that the indicator reaches the marked position in the centre of the window
- Secure the eccentric and tighten the center screw to 20 Nm.
Check that the indicator is in the correct position.

For engine serial no. From 3188689

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Tension the timing belt as follows:
- turn the crankshaft clockwise carefully until the timing belt is tensioned. The belt must be tensioned between the intake camshaft pulley, the idler pulley and the crankshaft
- hold the centre screw on the belt tensioner fixed. Turn the belt tensioner eccentric clockwise until the tensioner indicator passes the marked position.
Then turn the eccentric back so that the indicator reaches the marked position in the centre of the window
- Secure the eccentric and tighten the center screw to 20 Nm.
Check that the indicator is in the correct position.

Check

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Checking markings:
- press the belt to check that the indicator on the tensioner moves easily
- install the upper timing belt cover
- turn the crankshaft 2 turns. Check that the markings on the crankshaft and camshaft pulley correspond
- check that the indicator on the belt tensioner is within the marked area.

Reinstall

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Reinstall the removed components:
- the front timing belt cover.
Tighten to 12 Nm.
- the upper timing belt cover
- install the auxiliaries belt
- the servo reservoir
- the expansion tank.

Note! Make sure that the hoses are routed positioned.

- the cross member. Tighten the screws at the suspension turret to 50 Nm and the screw for the engine bracket to 80 Nm.
Wipe clean and check the engine compartment
- the cover in the wing liner
- the front wheel according to Installing wheels See: Wheels > Removal and Replacement.

Checking work

Function test:
- Test drive the engine.

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

The timing marks on the cams must align with the marks indicated below as well as the crankshaft must align also at the same time as indicated below. It isn't a 50/50 shot. There is only one way it will work. If I am misunderstanding what you are asking, let me know.

Hi, as JACOBANDNICKOLAS has stated earlier. If you did not time it right you will feel the valves hitting the piston. Now if you are off 2 teeth then you will not know until you have the vehicle running and it sets off a Check Engine light. So your either way off and stop! Or your going to set the engine light on. A job like this you will need to take your time and double check your markings.

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You are welcome. It's tough not being there to actually show what should happen. Thanks JIS001 for jumping in. The more the better.

Take care and let us know the results.

Joe

I think I'm going to let JIS001 answer that one. To me, it doesn't sound right, but he is a certified Volvo tech, so he will have a better answer.

Post a video so we can see and hear the exhaust hub please. It might be normal since oil is pumping into the hub but I still want to confirm the sound.