posted by
someone claiming to be 2OldVolvos
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Sat Aug 23 11:01 CST 2003 [ RELATED]
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I know I am an idiot but my 1989 240DL has 110K and I have not changed the timing belt yet. Truthfully, I have just been too lazy to tackle the job. I had the belt changed on my 1990 240 at 60K like a good boy.
Anyone else seen how many miles they could get on a belt?
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Don't know how long it will go... I change mine every 40K I'm not adventerous to be in the middle of nowhere when it craps out on me. It's a 2.5 hour job and an $18 belt and I have peace of mind.
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'75 Jeep CJ5 345Hp ChevyPwr and two motorcycles: it wasn't Volvos safety , it was Longevity that sold me
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If your engine isn't leaking oil on the belt and you don't use your engine as a brake, the belt can last a long time. Nobody knows how long a belt will last, changing it is just insurance.
Btw, there was a recent post of a newly installed belt tearing. Maybe it was installed wrong or maybe it was defective.
Life is more interesting if you take risks, ain't it?
As to your other question; are you an idiot? Hmm. How is that Volvo related? Or has LuckyBrokedown got you questioning your sanity for owning a Volvo?
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb and M46 trans
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Mine hasn't been changed for the last 90k miles. I know it needs to be done. It doesn't have oil contamination, but the hot weather here I know is taking a toll on the belt. So, I'm prob. worse off, but your not alone. I'll prob. take it in to get it done, unless I get the courage to do it myself (which I will probably end up doing).
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Michael 'Street'... one AZ '85 244DL 190K miles
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If You have a non-interfearence engine, the worst that could happen is that your car stps going at an inconveninent time, but there are some volvo motors (I think the B230 is one, but I haven't got my Haynes in front of me), on which the valves and the pistons will impact if motor gets out of synch with itself. If you have one of these ingines, then a $20 timing belt breaking can cost you a lot in rebuild work.
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Drive it like you hate it
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posted by
someone claiming to be Niel
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Sat Aug 23 23:03 CST 2003 [ RELATED]
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It is the B234 that is an interferance engine. All the other B1x, B2x, and B2x0 engine are supposed to be safe from timing belt/chain breaks. The later model engine belt (post '85?) is simpler to change due to a change in the way the pullies are mounted, but they are all supposedly simple to do. After 1000km or 600mi, loosen the nut on the belt tentioner through the plastic plug on the cover, and tighten again. This is to get the tention right. I suppose that if you are going to run with the belt past it's due date, just do a re-tention to make sure it is still tight.
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Hmmm, I'm sure the Haynes refers to some 2 series having interfearence motors, but as my haynes is a long way away, I'll have to get back to you on that.
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Drive it like you hate it
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Well "Idiot" is a little harsh, but you are certainly pushing your luck. Like the others say, you never know where/when it is going to fail and chances are it will happen on a rainy night miles from anywhere. So I would recommend you replace it soon and then you won't have to worry about it for several more years.
I replaced the T-belt on my first 240 at 160K miles. The old one I took out looked in great shape. Truth is I was just real lucky and could have gotten myself stranded anytime in the preceding 4 or 5 years.
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Current: '95 945, '90 BMW 325i. Former: '85 245, '91 744T
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Usually the timing belt fails when a few teeth become weak and get sheared off the belt by the crankshaft drive gear. This process is accelerated by oil leaking onto the belt.
When the belt fails, it still looks good, it just doean't move. Neither does the engine. Or the car - unless moved by an external source like another car or a two truck. With a non-interference format, the engine won't be damaged.
The risk you run is - as said below - Where will the car be when the belt fails?
Under acceleration onto a freeway? Getting through an intersection? Speeding up to avoid a accident or an idiot? During rush hour? Coming back from a long country drive? PLUS - what if it's your wife or other family member who gets stuck/whacked?
Replacing the T-belt is cheap insurance. Allocate a 1/2 day and do it.
Good Luck,
Bob
:>)
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posted by
someone claiming to be Mosquito
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Sat Aug 23 12:15 CST 2003 [ RELATED]
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The reason the timing belt has lasted so long is because you probably have a sick calaper. Possibly cheap pads and (or) rotor.
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posted by
someone claiming to be AzurE
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Sat Aug 23 15:20 CST 2003 [ RELATED]
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duh
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I never change my T-belt until it breaks
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Only problem with that is WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO BE WHEN IT BREAKS?
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I have never changed my belt on my B230E engine. I have done over 200,000 so far on it. The car has 320,000 in total. I have AA insurance to get me home if it does break, and I have a spare belt just in case. I'm just curious how long it will last. I might chicken out before the car does, but who knows???
I've done everything else service wise on the car, but every time I look at the belt, it looks A OK, so I just left it.
Stuart, with crossed fingers.
Bet you It breaks now....
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'86 740 GLT 2.3 injection 7 seater estate, '89 740 SE 2.0 injection saloon, '87 BMW 316 carb Coupe
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Stuart, you've inspired me to keep running my '93 240 B230FD engine on the current timing belt! It was changed at 97,000 and now has 157,117 miles.
Wheee Whooo, risk is fun!
Denis
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God, Dentist, I really wouldn't recommend this !!! I'm prepared to sit at the roadside to change it, are you sure you are ???? LOL.
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'86 740 GLT 2.3 injection 7 seater estate, '89 740 SE 2.0 injection saloon, '87 BMW 316 carb Coupe
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