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timing belt change interval S70 1998

posted by  herbertcat on  Mon Jun 22 16:52 CST 2015
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so I think I already know the answer to this one, but that I'd prevail again on wiser heads...did first belt change in 2007 with 69k on the odometer...sooo, now it's 2015, but only 113k on the odometer, somewhat short of the mileage interval...there is a time interval too? change time???
Also, at last change, replaced belt and water pump, but did not change tensioner(hydraulic style) or anything else...what to change now?

thanks wiser heads....








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    timing belt change interval S70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Jun 23 09:44 CST 2015
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    The hydraulic tensioner and water pump usually last 200K miles, assuming the antifreeze is flushed periodically.

    Using time instead of mileage depends more on climate conditions. You could inspect the belt for cracks and wear, same as checking the Sbelt.

    This time you should change the rollers with the belt and change the rollers on the Sbelt also.

    If you look at the fine print in the Volvo maintenance guide, the timing belt needs to be changed at 60K intervals for ALL years, including the new engines, after the first belt replacement. Why, I don't know.

    Time wise, anytime before 10 years, unless you live in the desert areas which will dry out the belt sooner.

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      timing belt change interval S70 1998

      posted by  Robert S. on  Wed Jun 24 08:54 CST 2015
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      "If you look at the fine print in the Volvo maintenance guide, the timing belt needs to be changed at 60K intervals for ALL years, including the new engines, after the first belt replacement."

      That's a new revelation. How many of us follow the 60K interval after the first TBelt change? I haven't been; replaced belt and tensioner & idle pulleys at 100K (with water pump) and 200K on our 2000 V70 SE.

      Robert








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      timing belt change interval S70 1998

      posted by  herbertcat on  Tue Jun 23 16:55 CST 2015
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      thanks all...will do T belt, with rollers....feel good about tensioner, and have kept up with antifreeze changes...just did S belt, tensioner and idler...







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    timing belt change interval S70 1998

    posted by  riverbend on  Mon Jun 22 19:31 CST 2015
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    The cost of replacing the tensioner, idler, belt and even the water pump ( but I wouldn't chamnge it this time) is peanuts compared to a failed tensioner and/or belt.

    Brother's Audi failed tensioner = $5k
    Daughter's Subaru failed tensioner (16 bent valves) = $3k

    Your mileage may differ, but I bet the cost wouldn't be any less.

    Greg







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    timing belt change interval S70 1998

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Mon Jun 22 19:02 CST 2015
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    Check your owner's manual - if you do not have one, I think that you can get one on the web from Volvo for free.

    On 850s the mileage was 70K and the time 7 years.








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    timing belt change interval S70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be David on  Mon Jun 22 17:44 CST 2015 [RELATED]

    Time wise it is recommend to change the belt every ten years, regardless of miles.







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