440 Cam/Timing Belt Snapped

pezla · Nov 5th, 2008, 14:21

The cambelt has just snapped on my 1996 Volvo 440, which has the 1.8L B18U engine. I was moving very slowly when it went. Does anyone know if this is an interference engine, and if there is likely to be any damage to the valves? The car now has 133K on the clock and I am trying to decide if it is worth putting a new belt on to see if it runs again. Any advice would be really appreciated.

NI_Volvo_Nut · Nov 5th, 2008, 14:24

I bought a 440 with a snapped belt, 1.8 single point, broke one morning after he started, they are an interference engine, but mine was ok, put a belt on it, it started on 3 cyl's and came on to 4 after a couple of minutes.

Paul240480 · Nov 5th, 2008, 22:02

Yeh for the sake of the cost of the belt alone give it ago

Slow speed, you might be lucky!

Happened to me years ago with a Montego 1.6 (I'm blushing embarrasingly now) at around 35-40mph (defo an interferance job). Got a tow home, new belt fitted & away it went again no snags.

Give it a go & let us know the result

pezla · Nov 6th, 2008, 07:53

Thanks for the advice. I have some help to fit a new belt tonight so for £13.50 its worth giving it a go. Will let you know the result.

Paul240480 · Nov 6th, 2008, 09:50

Once you've got the new belt on, remember to turn the engine by hand (easier if the plugs are removed). You should be able to notice if anything 'hits'. If it turns okay, fire it up then. Good Luck

pezla · Nov 10th, 2008, 10:27

Got new belt fitted in a couple of hours, started it up and now its running better than ever. Guess I was lucky. Thanks for the advice.

Paul240480 · Nov 10th, 2008, 10:42

Great result

Well worth a go methinks!

Nov 5th, 2008, 14:21	#1
pezla New Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2008 10:27 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bournemouth	440 Cam/Timing Belt Snapped The cambelt has just snapped on my 1996 Volvo 440, which has the 1.8L B18U engine. I was moving very slowly when it went. Does anyone know if this is an interference engine, and if there is likely to be any damage to the valves? The car now has 133K on the clock and I am trying to decide if it is worth putting a new belt on to see if it runs again. Any advice would be really appreciated.

Nov 5th, 2008, 14:24	#2
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	I bought a 440 with a snapped belt, 1.8 single point, broke one morning after he started, they are an interference engine, but mine was ok, put a belt on it, it started on 3 cyl's and came on to 4 after a couple of minutes. __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Nov 5th, 2008, 22:02	#3
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Jun 5th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Yeh for the sake of the cost of the belt alone give it ago Slow speed, you might be lucky! Happened to me years ago with a Montego 1.6 (I'm blushing embarrasingly now) at around 35-40mph (defo an interferance job). Got a tow home, new belt fitted & away it went again no snags. Give it a go & let us know the result __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Nov 6th, 2008, 09:50	#5
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Jun 5th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Once you've got the new belt on, remember to turn the engine by hand (easier if the plugs are removed). You should be able to notice if anything 'hits'. If it turns okay, fire it up then. Good Luck __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Nov 10th, 2008, 10:42	#7
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Jun 5th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Great result Well worth a go methinks! __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Nov 6th, 2008, 07:53	#4
pezla New Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2008 10:27 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bournemouth	Thanks for the advice. I have some help to fit a new belt tonight so for £13.50 its worth giving it a go. Will let you know the result.

Nov 10th, 2008, 10:27	#6
pezla New Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2008 10:27 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bournemouth	Got new belt fitted in a couple of hours, started it up and now its running better than ever. Guess I was lucky. Thanks for the advice.

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