Hi folks
I could use a few opinions.
I have a 97 850 wagon with the B5254T with 120000 km or 75000 miles.
The timing belt I believe is original.
1. Should i change it out now?
2. should i change out the water pump at the same time?
3. what about the belt idler and belt tensioner?
4. what about the actuator?
Thanks for your options.
Jim

 

Timing belts are assumed to be good for 75K (or 100K depending on model) OR... 7 years. If you have a 18 year old timing belt in your car - change it right away! Most "kits" for timing belt changes include a water pump, idler and tensioner. Since you have the nose all opened up, its also a good time to do cam seals, intermediate shaft seal and the serpentine belt. Do it right and don't worry for the next 75K miles... a full kit goes for about $300 at FCP Euro (double that if you want Volvo parts).

 

Very simple. If you change your belt, change everything you just mentioned.

 

Yesterday. I never change seals that are not leaking.

 

 

If your there and it takes a couple more minutes and a few bucks more to replace the seals, why not? You would not give it a second thought if you were changing the clutch, you would change the rear main. Leaking or not. Your there...do it.