HI,
Anyone have an Idea what make original timing belt would have been on a late 97 V70 would have been ?.
I am trying to establish if belt was ever changed 102.000 on clock, on inspection the brand of belt is Gates Group powergrip XLS.
The belt looks as good as new but no service history with car or indication tag to say if ever replaced.
jj

 

Hello, I don't know the original mfgr. The white paint on the belt still looks brilliant? E-mail Gates with the model data; include any graphics on the belt. Look for burrs on the bolts which hold the idler and tensioner. 102,000 miles-probably original. Make it easy on yourself; find one drop of ooze or leakage from the water pump, or any play in the shaft, and "do the whole job". Kira

 

original belt would say volvo if any marking was visible.

it has been replaced if it says gates(american belt)

 

Hello, Good point. Kira

 

Thanks very much for the advice, much appreciated
jj