V70XC AWD 2000 - TIMMING BELT/INNER TIE ROD

GABOVILLARREAL · Post by **GABOVILLARREAL** » 04 Jan 2010, 08:55

Dear friends I would have to replace the Timming Belt and the inner tie rod, plus I suppossely have to due a software upgrade for my 2000 V70XC witn 108k miles.
Does anyone can suggest me a reliable and honest volvo specialist in miami fl?

Thanks

Post by **FlyingVolvo** » 04 Jan 2010, 09:10

How good are you with a wrench?

I just did the inner/outer tie rods on my 2000XC. I've done a few repairs before, but this was probably my biggest, and it still only took me about 4 hours start to finish.

I used this writeup: http://www.v70xc.com/resources/how-to/p ... e-rods.pdf

All the parts + alignment cost me about $200 as opposed to my mechanic who quoted me $600 for the whole thing WITHOUT an alignment, so figure closer to $700.

As for the timing belt, you can DIY as well. It's definitely trickier, but there are also very good writeup around here if you are so inclined. Personally, I would probably take it in for the belt. But tie rods I highly recommend doing yourself! Good luck!

GABOVILLARREAL · Post by **GABOVILLARREAL** » 15 Jan 2010, 09:42

Thanks for your advice,
I will do it with a help of a friend of mine.
Can you reconmend me an online store for the parts?

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csbrianp · Post by **csbrianp** » 17 Jan 2010, 09:43

Replacing your timing belt is quite easy on these cars compared to other Euro and Imports. If you are pretty mechanically inclined you will spend about 3 hours the first time and it will get easier every time after that.

Check out the link to volvospeed there's a detail DIY guide there.

Brian