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150K service+ other service woes 850

posted by  someone claiming to be GSS on  Wed Feb 28 15:03 CST 2007 [RELATED]

Just paid the dealer about $550 for the 150K service, did not include the timing belt (wanted another 580 for that, plus $600 to replace the strut mounts)

Question is what should I get replaced when I am getting the belt done (found a local Indy shop, that want ~300 for the timing belt job) Car is running fine, but should I get the pulleys and the water pump etc replaced while they are doing the belt job.

Second question, Should I get the struts replaced too when I am getting the mounts done. What else makes sense to get done, and bite the bullet now?

Car is a 1995 5SPD GLT Sedan with 149K on the odo

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    150K service+ other service woes 850

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Thu Mar 1 15:10 CST 2007
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    Check the timing belt cover, if you are lucky, you just might find a nice silver tag that tells you that the timing belt was changed at 140,000.

    If not, ask the dealer to check for proof that the job was done. I've gotten records from dealers in other states.
    --
    '96 855R,'64 PV544 driver, '67 P1800 basket case, '95 855, '95 854, the first three are mine, heh, heh, 415,000 miles put on 9 bricks








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    150K service+ other service woes 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed Feb 28 17:08 CST 2007
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    Well, the timing belt is good for 70K miles, which means that you are over due or it was changed at 60K/120K and you should be good for a while. If this is your cars second timing belt, it is highly suggested to replace the tensioner for the belt also. Have the water pump checked to make sure the bearings are not starting to get loose.
    As for struts/shocks, if the mounts are broken and making noise and these are original struts, I would replace them at the same time. Take a look at www.shox.com for a competitive price. Bilstein touring seem to be pretty good.

    Klaus

    PS. The dealer always over charges. Find a good independent Volvo shop, where other 850s go, and have them "inspect" your car. That is the best way to shop for a mechanic. It will cost a little bit for an inspection, but you will learn a lot about the shop that way.
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    1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi








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      150K service+ other service woes 850

      posted by  someone claiming to be GSS on  Thu Mar 1 00:41 CST 2007 [RELATED]

      Any recommendations in the DC area? I live up in Maryland side, but work in washington DC







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