Is there a date code on volvo timing belts

fairmont50 · Post by **fairmont50** » 13 Jan 2016, 18:28

I have purchased a replacement engine for my v70r and need to know if there is a date code on the belt that would determine if the timing belt has been replaced? The timing belt has a volvo part number but no obvious date code.

Thanks

Chirs

Post by **abscate** » 13 Jan 2016, 18:31

Look all around the engine compartment for a sticker. How many miles are on it? If the engine isn't in yet it is a cinch to replace with it out.

Post by **cn90** » 13 Jan 2016, 18:40

When in doubt, replace the TB, tensioner and idler pulleys. The TB kit is $120 from Volvo online (not from local Nebraska dealer, who set its own price!).

fairmont50 · Post by **fairmont50** » 13 Jan 2016, 18:42

Unfortunately, I only have the engine, not the car (there was no timing belt sticker on the timing cover). I was hoping to avoid the $200 cost of a timing kit is it has already been done. At 150000, the engine is overdue for a belt if it has not been done yet.

Chris

This may end up being a double post.

Post by **rspi** » 13 Jan 2016, 19:31

If you are replacing the engine and plan to keep the car, why risk the belt, water pump, etc. It's to easy to replace out of the car. A belt is about $30. If your stuff was good, you can use it for another 50,000 miles.

fairmont50 · Post by **fairmont50** » 13 Jan 2016, 19:43

If there is no date code on the belt (and it appears that there is not), I will replace the belt, pulleys, tensioner and water pump. I was just hoping to avoid that if possible.

Chris

Post by **misha** » 14 Jan 2016, 02:36

It should be....my Volvo belts have a date of manufacture on them.