Volvo AQ131A Tining Belt Replacement.

GaryTorello

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Hi!<br /><br />Can someone (Gene perhaps?) tell me exactly what I need to do to put on a replacement timing belt on a Volvo AQ131A? i.e. how to line up what pulley to what mark where<br /><br />Also, in trying to determine WHY it broke.. what to check.. idler pulley - what to check for? etc. maybe it was just old, corrosion on pulleys?<br /><br />ANY help appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Gary <br />::new timing belt in hand - scratching head::
 

Dunaruna

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Re: Volvo AQ131A Tining Belt Replacement.

Hi Gary,<br /><br />If you can wait a couple of days I'll post a diagram with timing marks etc. I'm at a friends place for the weekend and don't have access to a scanner for a couple of days.<br /><br />Timing belts break because they wear out, its a perishable part like the alt. belt and spark plugs etc.<br /><br />Aldo
 

GaryTorello

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Re: Volvo AQ131A Tining Belt Replacement.

Thanks Aldo!<br /><br />Well, it's saturday morning, the sun is shining, and the family is hoping to get out on the boat.. so I'm HOPING I find the answer sooner than that, but it may just have to wait for your diagram.<br /><br />Gary
 

GaryTorello

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Re: Volvo AQ131A Tining Belt Replacement.

TADAA!! Someone was kind enough to email me this info: The Volvo AQ131A timing setup is similar to the Volvo B230 and a timing diagram exists at:<br /><br /> http://www.mikeponte.com/volvo/timing.htm <br /><br />SOooo.. armed with this bit of info, I'm off to the marina.<br /><br />If it turns out this diagram is NOT correct.. I'll be baaaack
 

placebo

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Re: Volvo AQ131A Tining Belt Replacement.

Gary, It is correct. Be sure to check the belt tensioning bearing while you are in there. This is an easy job in the boat. Good luck.<br /><br />David
 
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