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PLEASE HELP-NEED REPLY SOON ON AIR PUMP AND TIMING BELT S70 1998

Hi all,

I am new to this board and posted a question last week but received no replies. I have 2 general maintenance questions:

1) Back in December, 2002, my check engine light came on. After looking in the manual and talking to the dealership, I found out that this is almost always a sign that something is wrong with the emissions. When I picked the car up from the dealership, they said it had a 19V fault trace code 448,442 and would need an air pump kit which would cost $776 including labor but was not necessary to the vital running of the car. I called around and Swedish Engineering has the part for $240.

My question is: Does this trace code mean that I definitely need an air pump or something else done and can anyone recommend a *REASONABLE* mechanic in the Cleveland Ohio area to install an air pump?

2) My S70 is just about to turn 80K miles and the dealership said that I was over due (generally done about 70K) to get my timing belt changed and this was *VERY* important. I thought this was something that one would need to do closer to 100K mi. Since I think the dealership is usually full of crap, or greatly exaggerates a problem to get one to pay there exhorbitant fees

My question is: When should I get the timing belt changed? I also found out from Swedish Engineering that it cost $35 for the belt? How much should I expect labor to be.

Again, thanks in advance for help in advance and I would really appreciate urgent replies.

JE1973








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    PLEASE HELP-NEED REPLY SOON ON AIR PUMP AND TIMING BELT S70 1998

    Just had mine changed yesterday - 1996 855 NA. $309 total, including new timing and serpentine belt. Normally I do all the work on my cars, but I was under a time crunch and the car was at 69K miles.

    My air pump died 2 years back...let's just say my car isn't throwing codes any more and the car is a little lighter in the front left corner.
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    www.fidalgo.net/~brook4








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    TIMING BELT.....ASAP! S70 1998

    As for that T-belt, your owners manual (service manual) shows you the replacement interval at 70K miles. If it breaks, the repairs go about $3K.
    I wouldn't skimp on buying a cheaper, aftermarket T-belt as the OEM Volvo belt only costs about $40, no big deal. No one really knows if an aftermarket "brand X" T-belt will last 70-80K miles like your OEM one did so why gamble?. I wouldn't.








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    PLEASE HELP-NEED REPLY SOON ON AIR PUMP AND TIMING BELT S70 1998

    1. The air pump
    The code doesn't necessary mean that you need a new pump. Usually a pump would fill with water because of a faulty check (SAS) valve and freeze triggering the codes. You will have to replace the valve ($100 parts) and maybe the pump. In order to ascertain that you need to get a new pump you have to either remove it, drain the water and try to run it. If it runs than install it but just before reinstalling it drill a 1/8" dia hole in a bottom of its housing to prevent drain any future water. If it's dead, you can try to fix it by opening the housing and cleaning the bearings, or buy a new one. It took me two hours to remove my pump, drain it, test it and put it back. SAS valve is one hour max. Try www.volvospeed.com for instructions on pump and valve replacement. The car will run just fine without the pump as it only operates for the first 2 minutes after cold start but emission testing maybe another thing. I've just posted reply to an air pump question and emission testing and here is a quote:
    "If the car is warm and they just sample exhaust the car will pass the test as long as the CEL is reset just before the test. I think that ECU tries to start the pump two to three times before setting CEL but if the car is warm it will not even do that. If they scan OBD2 for emission test it may be more difficult as the car will not be "ready" as the drive cycle will not be completed. However, there was a post few weeks ago claiming that state inpection let the car pass without the drive cycle completed stating that Volvo drive cycle is somewhat finicky"
    2. Timing belt
    If you feel like it you can change timing belt yourself, check www.volvospeed.com for info. Yours is overdue and it takes 2 hours to change it (that's what Volvo dealer usually charges). Just don't get sucked into changing water pump (because it may leak...someday), belt tensioner, or whatever they think your waller would bear.








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    PLEASE HELP-NEED REPLY SOON ON AIR PUMP AND TIMING BELT S70 1998

    At some point the timing belt design was changed on 98s. From
    technical service bulletin 2210015 all with serial numbers
    1266128- or higher have the newer design. I think the new
    design goes to 105K miles.

    Chances are, you have the older design. It should be replaced
    at 70K. A failed timing belt can cause a lot of engine damage.

    This site describes how to change the older design yourself (new
    mechanical tensioner design should be left to a pro):

    http://volvospeed.com/bay13.htm

    It also describes repair procedure for the air pump. They might
    also list the amount of time to replace it. You can have a look
    and see if it is a job you think you can tackle.

    Volvo data says 2.5 hours for timing belt replacement (times from www.alldatadiy.com which publishes Volvo's data which is also
    where I read the technial service bulletin 2210015 info on the
    newer timing belt).









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      TSB# 2210015 S70 1998

      Hi Ray,

      I was reading your post about the new t-belt design on late '98 s70/v70 models.

      I just bought a v70 GLT built on 7/31/98 with engine serial #1448986, with 77K miles, and this late model should have a t-belt with the new design that requires change at 105k miles if you're correct.

      Do you have a copy of service bulletin #2210015, that you can email me, or tell me where I could get a copy of this info. This would be a great relief to me, since I was thinking of taking the car to the dealer for the t-belt change.

      Thanks a million.


      --
      '88 240, '92 740, '98 v70 GLT John in Tampa Bay








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    PLEASE HELP-NEED REPLY SOON ON AIR PUMP AND TIMING BELT S70 1998

    Don't know about the smog pump, but on the NA 850s, the timing belt should be done at 60K. For a turbo, the manual says 70K. If that sucker breaks, you're screwed (the valves in the head will all get smashed, among other things!) While the parts for this job are inexpensive, the labor is what will get you. The dealer here charged me nearly $500 after tax for my wife's '97 T5 wagon. You could probably get a better labor rate at an independent shop. Just make sure you check them out first...







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