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TSB #2210015 for redesigned t-belt tensioner and t-belt in late '98s V70-XC70 1998

posted by  jda2000 on  Sat Apr 5 07:28 CST 2003
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The '99 70 series uses a new design t-belt tensioner and recommends replacement of it along with the t-belt at 105K miles, as opposed to 70K for earlier years.
Some late year '98 models came with this redesigned tensioner and t-belt and volvo put out a TSB to specify which late '98 models fall in the new schedule.
This is Technical Service Bulletin #2210015.
Does anyone out there in volvo land have this TSB's info, and would like to share with this board and post the TSB or email the info to me, I would appreciate it very much.
Thank you
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'88 240, '92 740, '98 v70 GLT John in Tampa Bay








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    TSB #2210015 isn't a Volvo # V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Sat Apr 5 10:09 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    That # doesn't apply to a Volvo TSB. I'm aware of your point and the late model '98 engines ("manual type" like a '99, not the previous models automatic type tensioners) BUT to date I havent seen anything official in VEN (Volvos dealer network) that tells us dealer guys to treat the late model '98 engine like a '99 SO those cars are still getting T-belts replaced at 70K mile intervals. Not only does our written material just say "98 T-belt at 70K miles" BUT so does their owners manuals (I've checked). That being the case, until I see otherwise from VCNA we won't do anything different as if that belt broke pre-maturely w/o anything official in writing (like if we told a customer to ignore it until 105K miles), we'd be legally liable.

    Now....IF anyone here knows the VEN TNN or SB #s and it's new, I didn't see it yet, please post the info. I'll look again on Monday too.

    I've been aware of this situation for a while now but it's been in one of those "grey areas" where no one has told us anything definate to date....IN WRITING.








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      TSB #2210015 is a volvo # according to alldata.com V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  jda2000 on  Sat Apr 5 12:22 CST 2003
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      Hi Frank thanks for your reply, but

      according to www.alldata.com there is a volvo TSB #2210015 (#36 on their list) published on june 1999 regarding adjusting the manual(not automatic) tensioner on the late '98 70 series engines. Apparently engines with serial #'s above a certain number came with the manual tensioner.

      If you have access to alldata.com you could pull it and post it on this board.

      Again, thanks for your input.
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      '88 240, '92 740, '98 v70 GLT John in Tampa Bay








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        TSB #2210015 is a volvo # according to alldata.com V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Mon Apr 7 04:53 CST 2003 [RELATED]

        I don't have access to Alldata (no need) but I'm not seeing anything in Volvos TSB listing in any logical name heading for "timing belt", etc.
        I could be wrong but "to my knowledge", Volvo hasn't officially addressed that issue to dealer people so far. Until I know otherwise, ALL '98 model year cars will get new t-belts at 70K mile intervals to be on the safe side (as far as I'm concerned).
        Like I said before, if anyone here knows of another "official" Volvo TNN or TSB in regards to this info, please post it so we'll all know.








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          TSB #2210015 is a volvo # according to alldata.com V70-XC70 1998

          posted by  someone claiming to be Ray N. on  Mon Apr 7 05:15 CST 2003 [RELATED]

          The title (from alldata) is:

          Mechanical Camshaft Belt Tensioner - Adjusting

          It does not say anything about extending the service to 105K miles
          for 98s with this configuration (it does not mention service interval
          at all). I can certainly see why you would continue to replace
          at 70K miles.

          Frank, thanks for posting here.







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