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S80 question S80 2002

posted by  ckenney on  Mon Jul 14 04:11 CST 2008
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The time has come to retire my 1993 960 (235K miles) and I am considering a 2002 S80 2.9L with 73K miles.

With the gracious help from the RWD forum members, I was able to stretch 4 years and 80K miles from the 960 after things started going wrong.

I guess I am looking for some reassurances that maintenance schedules have improved with this model and that it is still possible to do repairs/maintenance at home without the need to go to the dealership.

As an example, my 93 960 had a timing belt change interval of 30K miles...

Any help would be greeatly appreciated, I am trying to narrow the field between an S80, a BMW 528i and a Nissan Maxima.

Thanks in advance.
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    This is a typo, right?! "...my 93 960 had a timing belt change interval of 30K miles....' .... S80 2002

    posted by  Ken C on  Wed Jul 16 12:54 CST 2008
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    re: "...my 93 960 had a timing belt change interval of 30K miles...."

    30K miles? What's with that?! It shouldn't be that low mileage, even with the extra precaution because of an interference engine.







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      This is a typo, right?! "...my 93 960 had a timing belt change interval of 30K miles....' .... S80 2002

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      posted by  Ryan_R on  Wed Jul 16 18:25 CST 2008
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      That's legit... surprisingly! Early 960's had a woefully skinny timing belt with a 30K mile change interval... there is/was an upgrade kit to use the later style timing belt to extend the change interval.

      -Ryan
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      Athens, Ohio
      1987 245 DL 314k, Dog-mobile
      1990 245 DL 134k M47, E-codes, GT Sway Bars, GT Braces
      1991 745 GL 300k, Regina, 23/21mm Turbo Sway Bars







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        This is a typo, right?! "...my 93 960 had a timing belt change interval of 30K miles....' .... S80 2002

        posted by  ckenney on  Thu Jul 17 05:53 CST 2008
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        If I am not mistaken the interval was even worse for the 1992 version at 20K...
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        1993 960 232K








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      This is a typo, right?! "...my 93 960 had a timing belt change interval of 30K miles....' .... S80 2002

      posted by  KlausC on  Wed Jul 16 14:56 CST 2008
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      From the official owners manual:

      DRIVE BELTS(B6304F Engine) LUBRICATE BELT TENSIONER AT 30,000, 60,000 and 90,000 MILES - REPLACE BELTS AT 60,000 MILES -

      Ensures proper tension is maintained to operate alternator, A/C compressor and power steering.

      Check for belt wear .

      Replace worn belts to avoid belt failure while driving.


      Klaus
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      I still miss my 164 and my 854T. Just driving a V70R :)








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        This is a typo, right?! "...my 93 960 had a timing belt change interval of 30K miles....' .... S80 2002

        posted by  ckenney on  Thu Jul 17 05:58 CST 2008
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        Not sure about that manual as mine did not come with one, but I followed the advise of the 700/900 FAQ nearly religiously and made it to 235K...
        http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/EngineSealsBeltsVent.htm#960TimingBeltChange
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    S80 question S80 2002

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jul 14 04:42 CST 2008
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    The Nissan has a timing "chain" :-) and very good reliability. The electronics on the S80 leave a lot to be desired. The BMW has real nice handling for a RWD, but when the engine starts to leak at the seams, hide your credit cards!

    Klaus
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    I still miss my 164 and my 854T. Just driving a V70R :)







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