2001 Volvo S60 severe oil leak

FHYCSS

MEMBER
2001 VOLVO S60
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
119,000 MILES

An oil leak coming from my engine has been identified/located behind the timing belt and/or water pump area. To replace/fix either the valve cover gasket/s and/or the camshaft seal/s several parts including the timing belt must be removed. Before I fix the problem and remove parts. What measure/s need to be applied to the timing belt after it is put back in the car? What can I do to ensure the timing is exact? If the timing is not exact. Can the car be started/driven without causing damage? In other words. Can I start and drive the car to have the timing adjusted without any damage?

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JIS001

MECHANIC
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This repair is very complicated and failure to time the vehicle right will result in severe engine damage or at the very least damage to the valves. You need special tools to lock the cams in place since the cvvt hub does not have a guide to install it back. There is a procedure that needs to be done to set up the cvvt hub timing as well or you will get a check engine light on. If you want to reseal the cam cover you need special tools as well to remove the cover and install it. The tool set usually runs for about $500. If you are serious about doing this repair yourself let me know and I will get you the information you need to do the repair.