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Timing belt interval 2003 V70-XC70

posted by  jwalker on  Mon Jan 10 15:09 CST 2011
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Just want to confirm that the timing belt interval is 105k for the 2003 V70. Can I assume it is the same for all the 2001-2007 models?

My Dad was hit in his 2001 and the car was totalled. Good news is that he is fine. Tough old guy at 80! The car did its job well. He is looking at an identical 2003 to replace it. The 2003 should be a better car as some of the early issues were resolved by then, correct?







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    Timing belt interval 2003 V70-XC70

    posted by  riverbend on  Tue Jan 11 18:03 CST 2011
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    No matter what Klaus says, I think that timing belt should be replaced at 90,000 miles for two reasons: 1) The reason for the 105,000 mile interval is that the manufacturer has to warrenty the emmission system for the first 100,000, and the timing belt falls under that warrenty. 2) The damage done by a failed belt, tensioner, or idler is astronomical compared to the cost of a new belt, tensioners, water pump, etc. But that's just me.

    Glad to hear that your Dad is okay.

    Greg







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      Timing belt interval 2003 V70-XC70

      posted by  KlausC on  Tue Jan 11 22:55 CST 2011
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      Just my luck! There is no good reason to change the belt early, it is designed to easily run for 105K and after the 1999 debacle of bad tensioners, the tensioner also can be trusted to last past 105K miles.

      That is like changing the filter and engine oil every 3K while using synthetic. Not really needed, and a waste of money as far as I am concerned.

      Klaus
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        Timing belt interval 2003 V70-XC70

        posted by  riverbend on  Wed Jan 12 07:28 CST 2011
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        Did I tell you the story about my brother's Audi ? The tensioner died at 60,000 miles and did $5000 worth of damage to the engine. Even if it is Mary's car, a disaster like that would blow a big hole in my wallet. What can I say, I'm cheap...

        Greg








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          Timing belt interval 2003 V70-XC70

          posted by  KlausC on  Wed Jan 12 10:59 CST 2011
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          That's why I mentioned the 1999 Volvo tensioner which had a bad habit of dying at 85K miles! That was fixed by 2001 with a new supplier.

          My 1998 is due for a new belt at around 205K, but I might not wait that long myself. The hydraulic tensioner is original, as is the water pump.

          Klaus
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    Timing belt interval 2003 V70-XC70

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jan 10 17:00 CST 2011
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    The 2003 is much better than the 2001. Volvo manual: "S60 and V70 NON-TURBO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION models (VIN code #64) sold in California, Massachusetts and Vermont are classified as SULEV+ vehicles. The timing belt and tensioner replacement interval for these vehicles is 15 years or 150,000 miles. All other models have a replacement interval of 10 years or 105,000 miles."

    Klaus

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