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timing belt

How long can I push off replacing the timing belt on my V70 XC? I'm at the 70,000 mile mark when it is recommended. The belt looks good, but I know what will happen if it goes. I just spent $700 on the ETS and that was my 70,000 mile tune up fund!








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    timing belt

    What year is the car? I assume it is a 98 since you say 70K. However,
    half way through the 98 production the newer type mechanicl timing
    belts were introduced. The new ones go 105K miles. Warning: All 98
    owners manuals say change at 70K miles so Volvo does not officially say
    they go to 105K miles.

    See (lists serial engine numbers with newer belt):

    http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=581137

    and

    http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=554434

    Personally, I would not wait even if you have the newer design (best to
    follow Volvos recommendation since they have the real engineers who investigate
    and decide these service intervals). Note that a broken timing belt will
    damage a large part of the engine leaving a $3000 repair bill (at least).

    If you have the older design you can do it yourself. Cost of the belt is
    about $45 from volvoparts.com. http://volvospeed.com/bay13.htm has
    the instructions. An independent garage should be able to do the job
    for 2.5 hours labor on the older design (newermechanicl design
    should probably be left to the dealer).








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      timing belt

      Ray,

      The vehicle is a 99. I think I'll just get it done as soon as possible. Thanks for the info about the belt design change. It was news to me!








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        timing belt

        t-belt interval change on '99 and newer volvos is 105k miles because of the new design with the mechanical tensioner vs the old hydraulic tensioner.
        It's recommended also to replace tensioner at 105k miles.

        Save your money until you reach 100K.
        --
        '88 240, '92 740, '98 v70 GLT John in Tampa Bay








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    timing belt

    With financial realities being what they are....I would not exceed the recommended interval change by more then 10,000 miles. After that, it could be the biggest mistake you have ever made....







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