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Timing Belt Replacement

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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NcTrooper10722001
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Re: Timing Belt Replacement

Post by NcTrooper10722001 »

Quick question.. Does the engine have VVT ? ( variable valve timing ) or not.. ??

mrbungle13
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Year and Model: 1999 V70XC
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Post by mrbungle13 »

Yes it does....

NcTrooper10722001
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Post by NcTrooper10722001 »

My volvo diagram shows very small marks, almost like a vertical scratch on Both cams, ( 99 volvo V70 XC ) 2.4L turbo vin 56.. And marks on the plate behind the cams ( both in the 12 O clock STR8 up posistion).. Looks like the tuff part is tensioning it after installation..Mine is a 740 turbo. Its way diff than urs marks wise, but I have alldata program at home to tinker with..Look again closely at the cams and get back 2 me on it.

mrbungle13
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Year and Model: 1999 V70XC
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Post by mrbungle13 »

Thanks for the info.... I got the timing all good and it's out of my driveway!! Do appreciate all the help. I was using All Data as well. The actual problem i was having was getting the sprocket back on the exhaust cam in the right position. so i had to put the cams on the head and rotate them to find out what position the cam lobes needed to be, once i figured that out, the rest was a breeze.

Thanks again for your help!!!

James1014
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Year and Model: 2001 xc70
Location: Chicago

Post by James1014 »

I have a 2001 xc70. It has 99,000 miles. According to the owner's manual, it is recommended to get the timing belt replace. Do you know how pricy it could be? Thanks!

JRL
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Post by JRL »

Not "recommended".... NECESSARY
Lose a timing belt and you lose your engine!

Cost?
It depends on who does it.
Parts will run you (if you buy them) from $120 (aftermarket) to $180 (OEM Volvo) and if you want to change the water pump at this time, (not a bad idea) add another $50-$100 bucks
Labor will depend on who does it, It's a 3+ hr flat rate job

Can be done in an hour and a half by a mechanic who does these all the time.
Dealer cost will run from $550 to $800depending on where you are and the specific dealer!
Indie mechanic shouldn't be more than $400-$450 or so
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.

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