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by tommd
23 May 2015, 16:41
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: S40 timing belt walking
Replies: 2
Views: 1441

S40 timing belt walking

2000 S40 timing belt is not centered on the cam toothed gears. It is just flush with the outer edge and 1/16 off maybe idler. Belt, idler, and tensioner are all volvo and have 25,000 miles, car 116,000 miles. Idler pointer within spec. Do I have a problem? What?
by tommd
22 Feb 2012, 15:29
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: major preventative failure items?
Replies: 6
Views: 1008

Re: major preventative failure items?

Thank you all for your input.
Tom
by tommd
21 Feb 2012, 21:35
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: major preventative failure items?
Replies: 6
Views: 1008

major preventative failure items?

I have an 1998 S70 with about 150,000 miles. I want it to remain reliable as possible and prevent a failure that would leave it sit. What opinions do others have on items they would suggest replacing to prevent being stranded. I have attempted to keep up with the maintenance items, including the tim...