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The timing belt is a little harder than the S Belt. Yours is a 1998, I think, so the tensioner is due, as is the roller. The water pump is a gamble at 140K miles, it could go any time after 180K miles and some check the bearings by trying to wiggle the pully end of the pump. If it moves at all, replace it.
The ECT and thermostat are different projects and are very easy to do. Just drain out about a quart of antifreeze after unhooking the expansion tank and use a T40 driver to remove the screws. Easy.
The fuel filter is not as bad as it sounds, so long as you don't light up a cigar :) Just do it after the car has sat for at least an hour to let the gas pressure lower. Then open the hood and push on the schrader valve at the end of the fuel line to let the rest of the pressure escape. Then crawl under the car and pull off the filter. Keep a rag handy to catch a little dribble of gas. MIJ even used chewing gum to plug the line from the front of the car!
The timing belt is tough. Lots of luck. I hope you bought some wrenches,
Klaus
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1975 164 w/174,800mi (Sold) 1995 850T w/91,000mi, 1998 V70R w/129,000mi
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