Timing Belt precautions!!
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You scared me straight that I am about to order timing belt kit from FCP Groton. Question, is there a big difference between the FCP Groton kit vs. the Genuine Volvo kit aside the price of about $170 for a 2002 C70 2.3L HPT coupe? This should have everything needed correct? TIA.
Our Volvo timing belt kit contains the following items:
* Continental OEM Timing Belt
* Timing Belt Tensioner 30638277 (mechanical)
* Timing Belt Idler Pulley 9146376
* German Hepu Water Pump 272476
* Front Crank Seal
* Front Left Cam Seal
* Front Right Cam Seal
* Rear Cam Seal Left and Right (Contains both rear cam seals)
vs
Our GENUINE Volvo timing belt kit contains the following items:
* Genuine Volvo OEM Timing Belt
* Genuine Volvo Timing Belt Tensioner 30638277 (mechanical)
* Genuine Volvo Timing Belt Idler Pulley 9146376
* Genuine Volvo Water Pump 272476
* Genuine Volvo Front Crank Seal
* Genuine Volvo Front Left Cam Seal
* Genuine Volvo Front Right Cam Seal
* Genuine Volvo Rear Cam Seal Left and Right (Contains both rear cam seals)
Our Volvo timing belt kit contains the following items:
* Continental OEM Timing Belt
* Timing Belt Tensioner 30638277 (mechanical)
* Timing Belt Idler Pulley 9146376
* German Hepu Water Pump 272476
* Front Crank Seal
* Front Left Cam Seal
* Front Right Cam Seal
* Rear Cam Seal Left and Right (Contains both rear cam seals)
vs
Our GENUINE Volvo timing belt kit contains the following items:
* Genuine Volvo OEM Timing Belt
* Genuine Volvo Timing Belt Tensioner 30638277 (mechanical)
* Genuine Volvo Timing Belt Idler Pulley 9146376
* Genuine Volvo Water Pump 272476
* Genuine Volvo Front Crank Seal
* Genuine Volvo Front Left Cam Seal
* Genuine Volvo Front Right Cam Seal
* Genuine Volvo Rear Cam Seal Left and Right (Contains both rear cam seals)
#29
Thanks for your comment Tech. It's been a while since I browsed through these forums and I see that you are continuing to provide valuable resources same as ever. I ended up going with the genuine VOLVO kit from FCP Groton after seeing that they have a 10% off coupon for this month "JUNEBUG". My shop (that I've taken my Audi's and Benz previously) recommended to only stick with genuine VOLVO parts as well.
I'll be asking suspension questions on another thread after doing some searches on this forum.
*Oh and to MODS, I sent a comment to FCP Groton that I went to their site via Volvoforums.com and to continue their support for this great forum!
I'll be asking suspension questions on another thread after doing some searches on this forum.
*Oh and to MODS, I sent a comment to FCP Groton that I went to their site via Volvoforums.com and to continue their support for this great forum!
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Mr Tech, (others):
I just purchased a 2001 C70 from down in Miami and have here in Colorado - it just hit 40K miles should I go and get the timing belt replaced? The car appears mint and in good repair.
Is it something I can "inspect" fairly easily and does it require much removal to check (is there some type of inspection port)? I was planning to take in for an oil change and service to my Volvo mechanic maybe it is a "cheap check"?? Btw, should I run synthetic in this motor???
Thanks for your time and consideration!
Jim "Cyclenby"
I just purchased a 2001 C70 from down in Miami and have here in Colorado - it just hit 40K miles should I go and get the timing belt replaced? The car appears mint and in good repair.
Is it something I can "inspect" fairly easily and does it require much removal to check (is there some type of inspection port)? I was planning to take in for an oil change and service to my Volvo mechanic maybe it is a "cheap check"?? Btw, should I run synthetic in this motor???
Thanks for your time and consideration!
Jim "Cyclenby"
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Since a Kevlar timing belt was mentioned earlier in the thread I thought I'd post this.
Kevlar Timing Belt, T331RB - ViVA Performance
Kevlar Timing Belt, T331RB - ViVA Performance
#38
You might consider buying a warranty, lots of problems with '06 tops (I think it also could have been the first year of hardtop). Just my opinion as I looked at alot of '06, there were alot of low mile '06 on the market back when I bought my '07. Even though I would have done well on price on '06 with few thousand miles I decided to stay away from them and buy a new '07.
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My 1998 C70 Coupe is all original. 36k miles, but 13 yrs old. Saw recommended change of timing belt @ 5 yrs. New info to me. Saw complete timing belt & water pump kit, around $300 for kit, going to purchase & replace in spring. Any suggestions? I believe in preventative maintenance & want to repair replace anything on my schedule, not when it breaks! All fluids & filters changed anuually! Thanks!