timinig chain

frescaguy · Post by **frescaguy** » 01 Oct 2009, 14:52

xc90 2003 100K miles plus. Why change the timing chain in advance of the timing chain going bad? and what are the odds of it going bad. I have had other volvos going 200K plus and never lost one.

Craigd2599 · Post by **Craigd2599** » 01 Oct 2009, 17:09

They break without warning and it is an interference motor, which means it will do lots of internal damage when it breaks.

Post by **OEMVolvoParts** » 06 Oct 2009, 13:18

There is no timing chain, there is a timing belt. This belt has a mileage/time replacement interval. If you break this belt for any reason, your engine will bend multiple valves or worse. Ignoring the replacement interval of the timing belt is like playing russsian roulette each time you turn the key.

Romort628 · Post by **Romort628** » 06 Oct 2009, 19:42

If you want to buy a new engine, don't change the belt.

frescaguy · Post by **frescaguy** » 07 Oct 2009, 07:40

Well, I like people who don't play games. thanks for the feedback and my $1,000 investment in the future of my great volvo!

Romort628 · Post by **Romort628** » 08 Oct 2009, 09:27

I just asked a volvo service rep. today what it runs to have a timing belt changed at the dealer and he said about $550.00 thats for the belt and the tensioner, "thats not counting the service" he said meaning the 105k service. And if you can find a local guy I think most of them run around $250.00 to do the belt. This price was on a 01XC70.

mamurao · Post by **mamurao** » 13 Apr 2010, 18:22

on the 2007 and above with 3.2 engine, anybody knows if it's change from a timing belt to a timing chain?

thanks

NcTrooper10722001 · Post by **NcTrooper10722001** » 13 Apr 2010, 18:44

Its def a chain.. Takes about 7 hrs to replace and a butt-load of special volvo tools.. I dont think there is a recommended replacement interval like a belt has.. But it has a chain..

mamurao · Post by **mamurao** » 19 Apr 2010, 14:30

Thanks NcTrooper,

Good to know as i'm planning to keep this vehicle for a few years 5+, it's at 64K KM right now.

thanks

NcTrooper10722001 · Post by **NcTrooper10722001** » 20 Apr 2010, 17:58

Ur welcome..