Easy timing belt question
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Easy timing belt question
Just bought a 98 S70 GLT w/~160K on it. Volvo timing belt sticker has 140,000 written on it and a 2010 date. Should I assume that is when it was changed? Or does that mean when it was to be changed. Not familiar with the convention.
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Mark
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Mark
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That was when it was changed. Or when the sticker was applied to the engine without the timing belt being changed.
Golden rule of timing belts. If you can't personally verify beyond a reasonable doubt that the timing belt and all other required components were replaced with high quality parts by a competent mechanic, do the whole job again.
If you choose to go with what you have be alert for strange noises coming from the passenger side of the engine. You don't know if the tensioner and idler roller were changed when the timing belt was theoretically changed. A failure of either part will damage your engine just the same as a broken timing belt.
Golden rule of timing belts. If you can't personally verify beyond a reasonable doubt that the timing belt and all other required components were replaced with high quality parts by a competent mechanic, do the whole job again.
If you choose to go with what you have be alert for strange noises coming from the passenger side of the engine. You don't know if the tensioner and idler roller were changed when the timing belt was theoretically changed. A failure of either part will damage your engine just the same as a broken timing belt.
Last edited by migbro; Oct 11, 2012 at 11:48 PM.
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When it WAS changed. I have never heard of anyone going out and finding a sticker to put on there just to trick someone. I wouldn't touch it. @ 160k, It's already 20k into the new belt. If it was done at 140k, that is a GOOD sign that the PO was following the maintenance guide to the T. Good for you.
Another point is that most, MOST Volvo owners change ALL timing belt components (including water pump) every other change, 140k, 280k, 420k, etc. (actually most are so afraid of a belt failure they replace everything after the second belt every time). It's not a bad idea to do everything every time but not necessary.
On top of all that, you will likely not have the car another 50k unless you rack 'em up fast. Chances are that you'll over heat the car and damage the motor before that belt breaks. So, if you feel the need to do something, change all of your water/heater hoses and the heater core & radiator the first sign of leakage and you may be fine.
Another point is that most, MOST Volvo owners change ALL timing belt components (including water pump) every other change, 140k, 280k, 420k, etc. (actually most are so afraid of a belt failure they replace everything after the second belt every time). It's not a bad idea to do everything every time but not necessary.
On top of all that, you will likely not have the car another 50k unless you rack 'em up fast. Chances are that you'll over heat the car and damage the motor before that belt breaks. So, if you feel the need to do something, change all of your water/heater hoses and the heater core & radiator the first sign of leakage and you may be fine.
Last edited by rspi; Oct 12, 2012 at 06:36 AM.
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That is what I was thinking. I found a receipt from the garage for a belt and tensioner changed at 80K, so when I saw the sticker I figured they had done it again. All work done at the same garage here in town, so I'll check to see exactly what was done on that change.
Seems like a very well maintained car. A number of small things to take care of over time. Loving it so far.
Seems like a very well maintained car. A number of small things to take care of over time. Loving it so far.
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