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Cheers John. Your help and advice was much appreciated. Yes, the old pulley had a very distinct 'wobble' and the belt was squeaking like mad and had gotten worse and worse. The new pulley has a little bit of wobble, but I guess they are kind of meant to. But not even 1/4 as much as the old one...

And defo needed the heat!

Hey guys Actually, you were both right :-) I tried the new powerful gun but the 'turn' on the pulley soaked up all the torque. So I checked and the cambelt tool was only £18.49 and includes a piece that locks the flywheel. So, bought that, removed starter motor and attached the tool to lock...

Hi John It's a 22mm bolt. When you say consider the oil seal behind, what do you mean? Do not overheat? Does the heat not make the bolt weaker and more likely to twist/shear?

Hey John Ok, sounds good. Tried the new 1,690nm KS Tools Monster wrench and no luck. The pulley just turns slowly with each 'hammer'. There's no way to lock the pulley in place (no holes in it at all apart from the centre bolt hole). I was hoping the gun would 'shock' it into coming off, but...

Hey John Tried my air gun. It's a sealey and has maximum torque of 600nm. BUT it's struggled with wheel bolts at 110nm before (!!!) Didn't get near removing it. I've just upgraded my air compressor to a 14CFM 90 litre model, and upgrading my wrench to a KS Tools Monster which is 1,690nm. I...

I checked the torque setting in Vida (Volvo workshop software). Yes, you are right. It says 50nm, but I guess that's just to hold it in place as it then later says: Stage 1: 70nm Stage 2: 60 ° So it's 70nm plus 60 degree's. In Vida they do not give instruction for only removing the crankshat...

WOuldn't putting the screwdriver into the vent on the disc against the caliper be enough to stop it turning? Maybe a second person in the car pressing the brakes? I checked in Vida today and it said 50nm for that centre bolt. I'll check again tomorrow in case, but agree that's not big torque...

That sounds ideal. One thing - I have an auto not manual so unable put put into a high gear. Will D (drive) do?? Why a high gear BTW?

Hi John Much appreciated - thank you. I have removed the belt and started the engine with it off, and the crankshaft pulley has exactly the same amount of wobble as when the belt is on. I'm assuming that the crankshaft itself cannot be bent causing the wobble as the engine would be screwed...

Sorry, here is the link that works... https://www.dropbox.com/s/mk4fua9obqzx3u3/Volvo%20Belt%20Squeak.avi?dl=0

Hi guys! I have a 2008 Volvo V50 2.0 D (automatic). I'm having some issues with a squeaky aux belt and need some help... Here's a video of the problem: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mk4fua9obq...queak.avi?dl=0 Looking at the pulleys there is a noticeable 'wobbling' on the crank shaft pulley...

Hi guys Problem has arisen. We need to run the cable a different route, which means it's nearer the 45m - 50m mark Would 10mm still be suitable?????

Thanks guys! No, it would be me working solo. I am going to run a 32 amp ring main and also lights. General power tool use, plus heater or air con unit. Nothing amazingly drastic, but it certainly will be worked in daily (by one person). What do you think would be suitable?

Hi guys The use at the other end will be relatively heavy. I'd run a ring of sockets (6 sockets, plus quite a few lights (it's a four car garage). I'll be using power tools for sure, plus heater, air con unit etc. Doing a lot fo work on cars, so all related tools really. Does that help?

Hi guys I need to run an armoured cable from our electric supply to our new garage build. It sits around 80 feet from the house, and I will be using power tools etc in the garage. What size of cable would I need to cover an 80 foot run?

Hi Tony Yes, I have looked at this option and was seriously considering it. I noted they do this quite a lot on Canadian builds (and they know a little something about timber builds!!!) There's a guide to building your own trusses I found which is useful and gives calculations etc, also...

Aron raises a fair point that nobody has mentioned before - so thank you for that! I'm not a smart ass but frustrated that people seem dead set on doing something one way, but give no real reason why. I'm getting quotes for trusses now actually, but I expect them to come in way over the...

Is this forum DIY Not, or DI Why Not? Thanks for the support guys! Clearly I am trying to achieve the impossible. Never in the history of mankind has a decent roof truss been made without the use of a machine in a factory. Glad we cleared that up! :wink: Good job guys!

Thanks guys - really helpful. I'll get a quote for pre-made ones. BUT I can't see it being cheaper than the £50-100 or so it would cost in timber to make ourslves? I would imagine that delivery alone would be more than that?? Can someone give me an educated guess at the price of a...