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Re: Timing belt
by Somthngfrce » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:26 am
I believe Volvo states every 70k. Personally I do 60k as added insurance.
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Re: Timing belt
by dh854 » Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:30 pm
This depends on the model and year of the Volvo your driving because they improved the design of these things over the years.
For instance:
93' 850= 50k
94' and up 850= 70k ( I believe this is also true for 98' S/V 70, but not sure )
99' and up S/V 70= 105k
For instance:
93' 850= 50k
94' and up 850= 70k ( I believe this is also true for 98' S/V 70, but not sure )
99' and up S/V 70= 105k
97' Volvo 850 GLT
79' Ford Capri "S", 2.8 V6, T9 HD 5-speed
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79' Ford Capri "S", 2.8 V6, T9 HD 5-speed
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Re: Timing belt
by dh854 » Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:43 pm
Almost forgot. Replace the timing belt tensioner as well, very important.
97' Volvo 850 GLT
79' Ford Capri "S", 2.8 V6, T9 HD 5-speed
68' Lincoln Continental Coupe, 460 cui
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
79' Ford Capri "S", 2.8 V6, T9 HD 5-speed
68' Lincoln Continental Coupe, 460 cui
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Re: Timing belt
by pro_star » Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:28 pm
94' and up 850= 70k ( I believe this is also true for 98' S/V 70, but not sure )
It's 110k km or so...so you could be right on a 98.
my last one was 330....crap I'll be due again before I know it....headdesk
Also, iirc, not all volvos run the 'interference' type engine. I know the 850/*70s are iirc...not sure what else. The difference between the interference engines and the non, with the interference engine, if your timing belt goes - you're lookin at an engine rebuild it does a LOT of damage. Non interference - not so much.
Least that's what I've heard.
So if you're running an interference and are not sure when your timing belt was last done - just get'er done then you know.
And stick with the OEM. Love of god on that stick with OEM. DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON TIMING BELTS!
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Re: Timing belt
by FCPGroton » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:09 pm
The P2 cars are supposed to be changed at 105K but I have heard them snapping at 80K so I still stick to the 70K interval.
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Re: Timing belt
by Somthngfrce » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:41 pm
FCPGroton wrote:The P2 cars are supposed to be changed at 105K but I have heard them snapping at 80K so I still stick to the 70K interval.
That's why I recomended every 70 and heck maybe 60k like I do... I know a Volvo mechanic and have heard all the horror stories. Just saying
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Re: Timing belt
by FCPGroton » Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:27 pm
Somthngfrce wrote:FCPGroton wrote:The P2 cars are supposed to be changed at 105K but I have heard them snapping at 80K so I still stick to the 70K interval.
That's why I recomended every 70 and heck maybe 60k like I do... I know a Volvo mechanic and have heard all the horror stories. Just saying
Yeah, I agree with you and it is not that hard of a job to do on your own.
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