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http://s1343.photobucket.com/user/atmar ... 0T5?page=1

Yes, the tensioner or idler pulley failed. The belt is loose. The engine stalled when this happened obviously. Car is a T5 5 speed. I just listed it in the classifieds. There is valve damage I assume, but have not pulled the head. If no takers, I will pull the head, asses and rebuild. I was just try...

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I am contemplating selling my 1999 T5. This car is fairly rare as you may know. It has been cared for well by me, and the previous owner. However this past weekend the timing belt tensioner let go and she skipped timing. So now a head job is in order. This car is worth doing, and not scrapping. If t...

Yes the belt tensioner failed and the engine stalled. I was driving, about 70 mph, and 2500-3000 rpm. I pulled the timing cover off and the belt is loose. The belt was replaced 50K ago by previous owner. I am uncertain if the tensioner and idle pulley were replaced. I have not pulled the head yet. C...

I have just experienced a T belt failure on my T5. I suspect the tensioner gave way and the belt slipped. The belt looks good still, but is loose. Car has 220k and was within the service interval. I can turn the engine over by hand. Anyone want to comment on how long it took them to remove the head?...

Well for a while both front power seats have been binding. It is not that they do not slide front and back, but the poor motor really struggles to move the seat. I thought I would just clean and lube the sliding track. I removed the seats, and disassembled the slider. There is a teflon (or similar) ...

Just for the record, FCP has it in stock. It is an Empi axle and not listed on their site as an option for my car. They gave me the correct pn and search their site, and sure enough it is the right one. It never hurts to give a call!

FCP lists this as a “5 speed auto” Does that mean it is for the automatic gearbox and the manual? Any experience greatly appreciated as usual!

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-c ... -s70-7830n

Anyone know a good place to get a left CV axle in a day or two in the NY area? I need one and cant seem to get it from Eeuro, or FCP. Any more obvious dealer out there? Thanks!