TurboedVolvo

Thanks much! I guess Ill tackle this one myself!

complete install that is :rolleyes:

What can I say? Ive done plenty but never a timing belt on a 97 volvo 850 t5.

+10 Eric How hard is it to replace my waterpump and entire timing belt + accessories (Tensioner pulleys etc.) How hard is it to compress the Tensioner? Engine will be in the car, any info on a write up? I have a haynes manual and I need to do my belt soon.

I'm sorry...but WTF is that? :lol:

Although I agree Somewhat, I dont think it would be out of the range of the average DIYer When removing the cam cover I usually just give it a whack horizontally with a soft face mallet and then lift it up, who knows... Ive only done it twice but both times have worked like a charm

^^^ This Please do tell!

Well you need to scrape off old gasket and apply a new one but yes, pretty much Make sure TDC or 4* advance exhaust, and make sure to apply torque specs to the bolts and work in the correct pattern

Lol grabbing a set of cams from a wrecked volvo 850 will take you about 15-30 minutes TOPS, 1. Remove all securing bolts, you may have to use something to pry it up, or give it a whack on the side 2. Cut the timing belt 3. Remove cams 4. Enjoy in time and 30$ well spent It is CONFIRMED on the butt dyno to give you slight increases in power Not to mention the profiles of the cams are more agressive so it makes sense there would be power gains :)

IIRC 30$ Junkyard N/A Cams net about 10-15hp. Even cheaper ;D

No, All it simply does is shift the power band slightly... It is known to the community that about 15hp is gained from switching to NA Cams (Yet its hard to find exactly what setup, intake only both or exhaust) Advancing and Retarding Cam timing makes a huge difference in the powerband though! So be careful how much you advance/retard and considering you can find a set of N/A for about 20$ a set at a local junkyard thats almost 1$ per HP, if only everything was that cheap!

Worth a shot! Let us know your results!