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Timing belt - How to determine if it was changed (new owner) 119K S70 1998

posted by  Snarles on  Mon Feb 11 10:59 CST 2008
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Car purchased from a used car lot (Volvos only). At time of purchase it had 82K. I am just becoming aware of timing belt reqmt and dont know if it was ever changed. Is there a way to determine if needed prior to bringing to shop? Is there any symptoms? Based on forums the anzwer appears to be NO. Forgot to mention milage is now 119K+








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    ANSWER Timing belt - How to determine if it was changed (new owner) 119K S70 1998

    posted by  Rule 308 on  Mon Feb 11 12:14 CST 2008
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    If it was changed on time it was done at 70K, somehow I doubt that it has made it 50K past it's intended replacement interval without grenading. But, I have yet to find anything definitive to indicate whether a belt was changed when it was supposed have been or not. My advise to all of my customers in your shoes is that unless you have a receipt that shows you where and when or a belt change sticker under the hood with a date and mileage on it the you should really just bite the bullet and change it out. It is really cheap insurance. You are due for a belt replacement in another 20K, just change it out early and move on with confidence.

    Mark

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      Timing belt - How to determine if it was changed (new owner) 119K S70 1998

      posted by  Snarles on  Mon Feb 11 12:27 CST 2008
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      Thanks for the reply. You just re-enforced my thoughts! I will look for belt replacement sticker. I have original maintenance record book, but entries stopped after 65K. Appreciate your help.








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        Timing belt - How to determine if it was changed (new owner) 119K S70 1998

        posted by  KlausC on  Tue Feb 12 04:38 CST 2008
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        If your booklet has the servicing dealer in it, call them up and ask if the belt was changed. Never hurts.
        BTW, the second belt will need a new tensioner also.

        Klaus
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        The 164 has a new home, all I am left with are a 95 854T and a 98 V70R :)







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