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I have seen a bunch. Like stated many times it is usually the pulleys that fall apart before the belt itself but when they look like in the pics I posted that still scares the he** out of me.
You can inspect the pulleys and see if the grease is coming out. If it is I would get it replaced.
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1987 Ford mustang LX Coupe 5.0
1995 Yellow T5-RM yes Manual
1996 850 turbo
I have seen a bunch. Like stated many times it is usually the pulleys that fall apart before the belt itself but when they look like in the pics I posted that still scares the he** out of me.
You can inspect the pulleys and see if the grease is coming out. If it is I would get it replaced.
I checked the service manual and for my 2004 V70 (non-turbo, front drive) and it specifies to replace the pulleys and timing belt at 120K mile. The car currently has 65K, has been babied all its life, garage kept, currently in Dallas, where it doesn’t get cold, but it does get hot!
I removed the plastic panel which gave access to the top of camshaft gears. The timing belt looked like new. No cracks or really any visible wear.
I was not able to get a good look at the pulleys, however. I was able to partially see one of them, and it and the area around it looked dry, so I wouldn’t suspect it slinging grease around… Is there a better way to get a look at the pulleys?
Hi - I'm new here and know nothing about Volvos other than the fact that I drive one. What I would like to know is what is supposed to be changed at the first timing belt maintenance. I have a 2001 V70 with 103500 miles and needs this done. I have called the dealership, my regular place (specializing in Volvos) and a friend who is a great mechanic specializing in european cars and have gotten different answers. Can anyone tell me what is the right answer? I'm lost and while I don't want to endanger the engine, I would like to spend money wisely. Thanks for any advice!
I have seen a bunch. Like stated many times it is usually the pulleys that fall apart before the belt itself but when they look like in the pics I posted that still scares the he** out of me.
You can inspect the pulleys and see if the grease is coming out. If it is I would get it replaced.
I checked the service manual and for my 2004 V70 (non-turbo, front drive) and it specifies to replace the pulleys and timing belt at 120K mile. The car currently has 65K, has been babied all its life, garage kept, currently in Dallas, where it doesn’t get cold, but it does get hot!
I removed the plastic panel which gave access to the top of camshaft gears. The timing belt looked like new. No cracks or really any visible wear.
I was not able to get a good look at the pulleys, however. I was able to partially see one of them, and it and the area around it looked dry, so I wouldn’t suspect it slinging grease around… Is there a better way to get a look at the pulleys?
Yes if you remove the front cover. It is only held in with 1 screw.
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1987 Ford mustang LX Coupe 5.0
1995 Yellow T5-RM yes Manual
1996 850 turbo
Hi - I'm new here and know nothing about Volvos other than the fact that I drive one. What I would like to know is what is supposed to be changed at the first timing belt maintenance. I have a 2001 V70 with 103500 miles and needs this done. I have called the dealership, my regular place (specializing in Volvos) and a friend who is a great mechanic specializing in european cars and have gotten different answers. Can anyone tell me what is the right answer? I'm lost and while I don't want to endanger the engine, I would like to spend money wisely. Thanks for any advice!
I would do the timing belt,Tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Some replace the water pump as well but its all up to what peoples opinions are.
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1987 Ford mustang LX Coupe 5.0
1995 Yellow T5-RM yes Manual
1996 850 turbo
The belt probably will last to the recommended 110k miles or whatever it is but Tech was onlyinforming us ofthe condition they could be at a certain milage. The ultimate decision will be you the owner.
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Pulling the cover and taking a good look at the timing belt works well. Two years ago when I purchased my 2001 v40 with 84,000 miles, [ my first volvo since I sold my 68 144s in 88] I found many conflicting opinions about when to replace the timing belt. At 85,000 miles an inspection found a very worn and cracked belt that would not have made it to 90,000,[ the Haynes manual], never mind 100,000, [ the local dealer] or 105,000, [ the owners manual]. I love the v40 so much that I just bought a 2002 v70 last week with 112,000 miles. I do not think that the belt has been replaced. An inspection found a belt that may or may not have been replaced. It does have a bit of surface checking. I will replace it soon.
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