240 General: B200E Cam Belt Woes

[crcowley]

Good afternoon everyone,

Just wondering if someone out there can offer me any guidance with regards to a cam belt issue on my Volvo 240 GL B200E.

I was following Mike Brace's tutorial (which is excellent!) and all was going well until I had to remove the crankshaft pulley in order to remove the bottom cover. I was able to use the special tool to hold the crank in position while undoing the single nut; however, I had to slightly deviate from the TDC position in order to apply the tool to the pulley and attach it to the tensioner bolt. One I had removed the bolt and pulley, I put the bolt back in to adjust it back to the TDC position; in doing so, the belt has snapped and gone slack, and I fear that there has been slippage in the timing. I am not an expert mechanic, in fact my knowledge is limited so any advice would be very much appreciated! The vehicle hasn't moved for 12 years, hence why the belt has perished. Also, looking at the amount of oil in the cover itself, it looks as if I should be replacing the cam and crank shaft seals too! I have attached some photos.

Many thanks in advance of anyone having some useful advice to get me out of this hole!

Best regards,

Charles.