03.V70.2.4T @100K mi [photos]

jjaV70T · Post by **jjaV70T** » 09 Jan 2011, 10:58

No real questions, but here is my engine and v70. I plan on doing the timing belt asap..
I passed the 100K mi mark on the V70..I have done all the fluids since 48K, Mobil 1, oilfilters 2x year all others once a year,,transmission @ 89K Mobil 3309,,,{{done by dealer= new [strut] spring seats, lower bushings,inner tie rods, ft.motor mount, 4 coils, fuel pump recall, thermostat. at 90K I flushed the Power Steering and Brakes, The car came with Volvo spark plugs, I changed them at 60K with Champion as called by the owners manual..RC12PYP, now I am back to new Volvo plugs.. i like the champions better??? ,,,tires with a directional 360 tread wear BF Goodrich seems fine for me in so.cal.
It's been a good auto for me,, intending a few upgrades,, boost controller, fabric wrapping the charge air turbo tube ,
Recently did a LA to LVegas drive 619 mi , 70 mph, 21.5 MPG not as good as wanted, I did use the turbo up to 105 mph a few times..

FCPEURO · Post by **FCPEURO** » 10 Jan 2011, 19:26

The engine looks like new and the belt does not look half bad either. I would still replace it though.

howardc64 · Post by **howardc64** » 12 Jan 2011, 10:14

Yes, do the belt, along with idler pulley and tensioner. They sell kits with all 3. I hear the pulley+tensioner's spinning mechanism can seize and is the main source of failure rather than the belt.