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Timing Belt Replacement Confusion (when to change??) S70 2000

posted by  Tony101 on  Thu Mar 3 12:38 CST 2005
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I have read alot about this in the "Brickboard" for a while, so I just thought I would sign-up & post my question. I have seen all over these forums, different suggestions on actually WHEN to do the timing belt replacement on my 2000 S70 (non-turbo). I have seen anywhere from 30K, 65K & 75K miles. The 2000 Owners manual states to do this at 105,000 miles. So when SHOULD this be done? I am new with Volvo's, but know how to & when to do work on US vehicles. Thanks for ANYBODY'S INPUT!!!








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    Timing Belt Replacement Confusion (when to change??) S70 2000

    posted by  DJB on  Thu Mar 3 13:27 CST 2005
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    Timing belt maintenence is critical on these motors. Just recently did a $2K plus head job on a V70 AWD R after his tensioner seized at 83K miles. We are changing belts and tensioners on these motors at 70K miles at my shop. A broken timing belt can ruin your whole day.
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    DJB '65,'68 122, 93 940t, 98 V70 AWD, etc...








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      DJB......are you doing S70 2000

      posted by  someone claiming to be Pogo on  Wed Mar 9 10:01 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      complete head repair/ service /install for $2000?!?!?!? Thats a bargain compared to here in CT! Cost my buddy $3500 at the local Valvo dealer!!!








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      TO: DJB; Timing Belt Replacement Confusion (when to change??) S70 2000

      posted by  Tony101 on  Thu Mar 3 15:14 CST 2005
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      Thanks for the info DJB! Since I am a "Newbie" when it comes to Volvo's (very knowledgable on most US cars) Where is a good place to buy parts from, meaning good prices for good quality parts? If we were talking about Ford's etc, I know where to buy & what to look for as far as good quality brands & not getting "@#$@$'d" on prices! I have seen on here posts about FCP Groton & they seem to have good prices, but I am used to good old USA Parts, prices & brands etc. What ELSE should I replace: T. Belt, Tensioner, anything else? Maybe the waterpump? Suggestions??
      Thanks for ANY HELP you can shed on this subject!!!








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      Timing Belt Replacement Confusion (when to change??) S70 2000

      posted by  someone claiming to be Helper on  Thu Mar 3 14:27 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      On your 2000 it is 105,000 remember to also change the tensioner $65. Do not say "If it's not broke don't fix it" because if it does break I'm sure that $2000 repair will be low. The '98 were a split year some had 70k belts and others 105k.








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        Timing Belt Replacement Confusion (when to change??) S70 2000

        posted by  Erik A on  Sun Mar 6 07:41 CST 2005
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        I find it strange that the belt replacement is 150 000 km for a V70 2000 at a Swedish Volvo workshop (93 000 miles if I got it right..) Does the belt improve by being shipped overseas?







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        Timing Belt Replacement Confusion (when to change??) S70 2000

        posted by  Jot on  Fri Mar 4 01:54 CST 2005
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        Try www.eeuroparts.com in CT The tensioner pulley is $61.90 #30638277 made by INA the Volvo OEM The Serpentine belt $29.90 # 8627228 made by Contitech the Volvo OEM the timing belt is also made by Contitech but I don't have the part # or cost. They also have FREE shipping. A good resource for belt installation is found at http://www.babcox.com/editorial/ic/ic60326.htm








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          Timing Belt Replacement Confusion (when to change??) S70 2000

          posted by  someone claiming to be snorrih on  Sat Mar 5 01:03 CST 2005 [RELATED]

          Why not change the shaft seals while you're in there?








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            Then why not..... S70 2000

            posted by  someone claiming to be Pogo on  Wed Mar 9 09:59 CST 2005 [RELATED]

            change the pulleys too!!! If it ain't broke...don't touch it!!!







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