Timing belt replacement
 

I was wondering what the book time is for doing the timing belt and water pump on my 2009 C70? Independent shop wants 1,100 to do the work. I am leaning towards doing it myself. I'm not a mechanic, but I am a retired bodyman and painter. Should I do this work myself or let the shop do it? I think the price is kind of high and am new to the area, so I don't know about shop reputation. Any input would be appreciated.

Book time for the timing belt is 3 hours. Add a little extra for the water pump and alternator belt. I can't see charging more than 4 hours.

plus you can price the parts in kits on sites like FCP Euro or EEuroparts. The water pump is not required, particularly if you are at the first 110K belt change. A Conti kit on FCP including water pump is $150. Volvo kit without water pump is also 150.

I bought the genuine Volvo kit that just has belt, idler and tensioner pulleys. Was only $120. Got the aisin water pump for $45. This is first timing belt change for the vehicle so I might opt out on water pump if it looks like a headache to change. Do I need to lock the cam sprockets down to do the belt change? That's about my only concern so far. Thanks for the input that I have received.

No need to lock the cams. The water pump should be fine at the first belt change. They aren't a common failure.

Thanks ES6T. That makes my job so much easier. I will save water pump for next timing belt change, provided I still have the car.

Got the timing belt changed on the 09 C70. It took about 5 hours. Actually, it was a pretty easy job. Thanks to those who gave me input. This forum is a great source of information. Thank you all.

I have a 2008 C70 and want to change both belts myself. Curious what part(s) you had to remove to get to them. Saw one DYI video where the guy said to remove the passenger side wheel well cover. Is that all you had to do to get at it? Any specific tips or videos would be greatly appreciated.

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Remove right inner fender liner. Remove rt. Motor mount, it sits in front of the timing belt cover. Put a Jack and wood block under engine before removing mount. Remove external drive belt. Remove timing belt covers. Line ep cam and crank gears with timing marks for each gear. Loosen the tensioner and remove belt. Replace rollers and tensioner. Install new belt. Set the tension. Install Parts in reverse order. Hope that helps. Did this job a few months ago, I'm going from memory, and I'm an old guy whose memory isn't that good.

2004 S80 T6 - just replaced temp sensor in thermostat housing, not too much of a problem, but... when removing covers, item 20 in pic just dropped out. searched everywhere for diagrams, pictures, descriptions, etc, nothing shows where it fits back in. any help please? new at this forum thing
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