1997 Volvo 855 Timing Belt parts check--real or counterfeit?

Post by **jreed** » 10 Oct 2015, 15:03

I'm gearing up for a timing belt change on my '97 855 at ~180k miles... getting tools, instructions, torque specs, materials and especially parts ready to go. This is going to be my second timing belt job and I decided to go with OE parts sourced from a reputable parts supplier (not a dealer). My question is, can you tell by looking at the tensioner pulley and other parts if they are genuine or counterfeit? They all look genuine to me, but I'm no expert. If you could take a look and let me know what you think, I'd appreciate it.

Overview of parts purchased:

: Overview of timing belt parts

: Aisin waterpump (I also got the gasket and 7 25mm bolts)

Aisin tensioner, with AISIN in casting on this side and a white ink AISIN stamp on the other side

: Aisin tensioner

: INA idler pulley

: INA tensioner pulley view #1

: INA tensioner pulley view #2

: INA tensioner pulley view #3

: INA tensioner pulley view #4

Thanks for your advice!

Post by **RussB** » 10 Oct 2015, 15:13

Looks good to me. I've done 6 or so P80 T-Belts so far...

See the area where there was grinding done on the water pump casting? That used to say "VOLVO". Aisin grinds it off their own branded water pumps.

Post by **cn90** » 10 Oct 2015, 15:48

I know this sounds odd but the Volvo OEM parts are cheaper at Volvo dealer website. Also you don't have to worry about counterfeit.

Post by **cn90** » 10 Oct 2015, 15:50

I would replace the Front cam seals using Corteco at that mileage.

Post by **jreed** » 11 Oct 2015, 18:36

Thanks for the advice. I bought these parts using one of the MVS sponsor links above. The sponsor was having a sale and included free shipping so it was a good deal.

The other items I'm looking for now are loctite for some of the pulley bolts and water pump RTV to hold the gasket in place during water pump installation.

Post by **RussB** » 11 Oct 2015, 18:50

No need for RTV on the gasket. The pins on the head will hold the gasket in place. I've never used loc-tite on the pulley bolts...heck, I always put anti-seize compound on the and they have never loosened, and when time for the next belt comes around, you'll be a happy man.

The water pumps 7 bolts should have some thread sealant on them

Get a good quality T-40 (?) L wrench to get the tensioner pulley off, it can be on there VERY tight. You DO NOT want to strip the inside of the torx screw. I have this particular set,