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1998 V70 i5 2.4l Timing Belt V70-XC70 1998

posted by  jmarkermu on  Mon Jan 4 16:22 CST 2010
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I have a new to us,very clean and drives like new, with 39k miles and I would like to know if I need to replace the timing belt being the vehicle is twelve yers old. Pease advise?

Jim








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1998 V70 i5 2.4l Timing Belt V70-XC70 1998

posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jan 4 17:12 CST 2010
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Yes. A new timing belt is good for 70K miles, and if you do 7K/yr that comes to 10 years. Your belt is now 12 years old.
Replace the serpentine belt also.

Flush all of the fluids, brake - PS - oil - anti freeze - and tranny fluid also.

It probably has a new battery...

Klaus
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