Well, the Volvo dealer wants $500 for the 70k mile service. This includes the belt, tensioners, and pulleys. Not the water pump. I asked all the local volvo specialists and they wanted over $700 with the water pump. Is there any way to check the the pump for play myself?
I've had water pumps start to go bad in other cars, and I could always tell by the sound (sounds just like a skateboard with bad bearings). But I guess i want to check it myself for play.
I think my friend's wife's uncle (how's that for three degrees of separation?) is a volvo specialist. I might get a quote from him, too.
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