Hello,
Not sure if you have seen other of my posts ,
but I'm now working on another S80 (2000 T6) that I bought in the beginning of August for a good price. It has almost 124,000 miles on it now . Question is, I know the Timing belt was changed in 2010 ,then it disappears from car fax for 7 years . Anyways here is a picture of the belt. And can wait till spring time to replace.
P.s. The more I drive the car the better it gets.
Thank you.

 

I'd replace it. Just those cracks on the outer skin means it is getting fatigued. It's a very critical component so don't let it fail.
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Okay, thank you. It'll have to wait till November, I will have the money to pay for the kit . I've done a timing belt before on my 04 S80 a year ago, so at least I know what I'm up against So hopefully it can hang in there for 1 more month. P.s. should I leave the water pump alone if it's not leaking?

 

You should always do the pump when you replace the belt.

 

Okay, on that note. What manufacturer should I go with as far as water pumps. I've heard of certain after market ones failing , I plan to keep the car as long as possible. I'm not paying $300 for a water pump (dealership price) Any suggestions on this would be helpful.
thank you.