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Can you change the T belt on a 99 T 5? S70 1999

posted by  dick on  Fri Sep 26 01:43 CST 2003
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Have heard that the belt must be changed by the dealer because of it being a variable cam set up. Is this true? Heard a computer is necessary to do the job.

dick








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    No S70 1999

    posted by  jda2000 on  Fri Sep 26 04:13 CST 2003
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    model year '99 and newer engines have a mechanical tensioner that needs to be replaced with t-belt every 105K miles. Replacing the t-belt is no different than other models, but the mechanical tensioner has to be installed and positioned correctly or premature failure of t-belt leads to engine damage. No software is needed. Even ambient temp is taken into account when position the new tensioner.
    The concensus here is to let an experienced master tech (the Dealer) replace both.
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    '88 240, '92 740, '98 v70 GLT John in Tampa Bay








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      No S70 1999

      posted by  dick on  Fri Sep 26 09:10 CST 2003
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      Thanks for the info. Am contemplating my first FWD Volvo and wondering which to get, but it will not be an S 80.

      dick








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        which one? S70 1999

        posted by  jda2000 on  Fri Sep 26 13:27 CST 2003
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        Dick, there are plenty of '98 and '99 clean s70's out there for about $10K with low mileage.
        Get one with service records and pay $100 to a volvo mechanic to check it out and go for it.

        I would avoid the s80 and s70AWD.
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        '88 240, '92 740, '98 v70 GLT John in Tampa Bay







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