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New belt drive components and belt installed. Csar runs great. Problem is, bolt hole for tensioner idler arm pulley (t-45) bolt - stripped. Thing slipped well before 18 lb ft...wth? Lost resistance way before tensioner pulley was snugged up against the block. So I backed it out, slathered the...

98 t5 Timing belt/ WP job was going along too smoothly. Finally got to the t45 on the tensioner roller arm- you know the one with the .00000125 recess in the torx head? Head of bolt is not stripped, can still get bite; however, I'm slipping. Clearance isn't an issue; it's the plss poor design...

Mystery of the universe. Car is a 98 v70 t5 AUTOMATIC/ HYDRAULIC TB tensioner. Bought a few months back, was told by vendor that was correct belt for my vehicle. PN has been superceeded several times, (this is not a CONTI belt) It has the Orange VOLVO lettering. PN on both belt and bag label...

I'm new to Volvo and to OHC engines in general. I understand asking this will probably get me banned from the site, but I'm going for broke (literally). I've never changed a timing BELT, only chains on OHV Ford engines. I know it's been asked a trilllion different times, but need to ask it my...

Anybody dealt with them? Their prices on the stuff I need are head and shoulders above IPD and FCP (meaning lower) . Also, free Fed-Ex 1 Day shipping to my location. Anyone have any experience dealing with them? I didn't see anything in the "list of vendors" thread. I'm buying some critical...

I've know there are more than a few threads on the question I'm about to ask, but I'm new here. I'd like to know if there is a consensus here among you who've actually done the repair yourselves on what brand of "axles" are the most durable. Car is a 98 FWD. My money is tied up in other...

Hello. I've searched on several different Volvo forums, and was unable to find any wisdom on the quality of the Mishimoto silicone intercooler hoses. I just finished installing them. They're very tight, but silicone spray and a screwdriver made installation fairly simple. The construction is...