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ANSWER Another Timing Belt question S70 1998

posted by  jschaefer7406 on  Mon Apr 30 09:29 CST 2007
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Hello,

Contrary to what others may tell you, replace the tensioner pulley if it's the mechanical type!! 1998 was the first year (as you know) and they had a lot of trouble with the bearing life of this new style tensioner. I have seen them towed into the dealership with only 100k miles and the tensioner bearing blown apart (seized while driving). The belts were done on time, but the tensioners were left undone. Needless to say, they received a remanufactured cylinder head. For what the tensioner costs, I wouldn't even risk it. As proof, I recently did the belt on my 2000 and replaced the tensioner at 90K. If it wasn't needed, I wouldn't have wasted the money on my own car. If it's the older style, only replace the belt for now (do both pulleys at 140k though). Anyway, if you have the newer type (as I suspect you do), save yourself the headache and replace the thing.

Joe S. - Volvo Master Technician

2000 S70 AWD, 1995 850 Turbo, 1981 242 Turbo w/intercooler

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