1999 Volvo S80 Do i need a timing belt kit or just the belt?
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1999 Volvo S80 Do i need a timing belt kit or just the belt?
Hi to all , I have a Volvo s80 2.4 petrol with 82000 km (51000 miles) and i don`t know do i need to change the belt as a kit( timing belt, tensioner, idler, water pump and some came shaft seal`s) or just the timing belt? I need to use the car for some long journeys this summer and i thought that it is time for some timing belt job`s when considering that the car has now 15 year`s and it is still with factory belt. I inspected the timing belt it hasn`t any crack`s or isn`t tear apart in any part.
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This is really a case of assessing your personal risk aversion rather than hard data.
Your belt is recommended for replacement at 105k miles or 10 years, so you are 50% over on time.
In the temperate EU (?) the rubber probably lasts longer than in hot or ozone containing places.
...but that being said, 5 years past due would put it on my to do list first available weekend. I ran my 1999 30% over on miles! and my 2005 is due on time.
You need to replace belt, idler , and tensioner only. The rest can wait for next cycle. Leave non-leaking seals alone.
Your belt is recommended for replacement at 105k miles or 10 years, so you are 50% over on time.
In the temperate EU (?) the rubber probably lasts longer than in hot or ozone containing places.
...but that being said, 5 years past due would put it on my to do list first available weekend. I ran my 1999 30% over on miles! and my 2005 is due on time.
You need to replace belt, idler , and tensioner only. The rest can wait for next cycle. Leave non-leaking seals alone.
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I would agree, but only add, you might as well replace the water pump while you are there so you don't have to do the job all over again later.
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Do it all. The seals are so cheap its better to get this done. If you have the intake cam seal walks out of its bore from shrinking you will be losing oil quickly. Also buy quality parts from FCP etc. Seals are cheapest at rockauto here but you would likely have a different supplier.
When I prep a car for long journeys we get out all of the sludge, replace the timing belt and rollers set, the water pump. all 4 cam seals (some have 3 only) and the crank seal. Then we replace the accessory belt roller and tensioner pulley if needed along with a new serp belt. Hoses are gone at 8 years and alternator brushes should be checked for life left as a new volt reg with brushes is about $19 US.
In my opinion its much better to spend money on parts than to save up for a tow truck and out of town repair cost.
When I prep a car for long journeys we get out all of the sludge, replace the timing belt and rollers set, the water pump. all 4 cam seals (some have 3 only) and the crank seal. Then we replace the accessory belt roller and tensioner pulley if needed along with a new serp belt. Hoses are gone at 8 years and alternator brushes should be checked for life left as a new volt reg with brushes is about $19 US.
In my opinion its much better to spend money on parts than to save up for a tow truck and out of town repair cost.
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Something's are better left alone.
Change the belt and the tensioner. Nothing else.
My car is a 2001 and I did the belt myself. I have yet to worry about the water pump or thermostat or seals.
If your car is that old, why spend the money on the other items if they still work. The belt gets changed because if that goes, then you need a new cylinder head which would be costly to replace.
Change the belt and the tensioner. Nothing else.
My car is a 2001 and I did the belt myself. I have yet to worry about the water pump or thermostat or seals.
If your car is that old, why spend the money on the other items if they still work. The belt gets changed because if that goes, then you need a new cylinder head which would be costly to replace.
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