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850- when do I change timing belt? 850

posted by  AlanS on  Thu May 28 11:23 CST 2009
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When do I change the timing belt/water pump next? 1995 850 non-turbo. 170,000. Last changed in 2003 at 119,000.








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850- when do I change timing belt? 850

posted by  KlausC on  Thu May 28 17:53 CST 2009
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Every 70K miles or 6(?) years. Check rollers and water pump for play.

Klaus
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850- when do I change timing belt? 850

posted by  jadnhm on  Fri May 29 01:05 CST 2009
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Klaus, on this same topic, you suggest checking the water pump and rolling gear for play, but when should they be replaced as a matter of course?

I'm asking because mine is a 1998 so it's ~11-12 years old now and has 200,000 miles...

I need to do the timing belt very soon and I'm trying to figure out what else I should order and plan on doing.

I did ask you once if I should bother with the seals and you suggested I leave them alone if they're not leaking now...


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850- when do I change timing belt? 850

posted by  KlausC on  Fri May 29 04:10 CST 2009
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I consider rollers cheap and replace them every other Tbelt change. If the waterpump is over 180K, it is probably time to replace with OEM. If the tensioner is 200K old, might as well do that also eventhough it "looks" good.

Be thankful you have a Volvo and not a BMW, whose water pump life is close to 50K miles.

Klaus
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