Timing Belt replacement

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 11 Sep 2021, 10:50

Just need to verify when you guys replace the timing belt on your P2's.
My V70 last had it replaced on Jan. 2013 with 107k miles.
I now have 169k miles on her. Am I still OK?

Post by **Blacklab467** » 11 Sep 2021, 11:51

I think the interval is 105,000k for regular conditions, that number will be in your owners manual in the glove box. I just did mine yesterday and it had 95000 miles and no cracks or noticeable wear. Generally recommended to do the idler, tensioner and water pump on the second timing belt change. Mine had the originals in there with 286,000 kms and they appeared to still be serviceable. I changed them all with Volvo OEM to be sure.

darylrobert · Post by **darylrobert** » 12 Sep 2021, 00:56

if in doubt, change the belt. Ive also changed belts after major seal oil leaks, probably over careful but i dont want to risk it. Also stick with the Volvo branded kit, the pulley and idler is made by Ina so you can save money buying from them but no one knows who makes the belt.

Post by **vtl** » 12 Sep 2021, 15:11

Belt is most likely made by Gates.

INA aftermarket is a holy crap for the past 3-5 years. Crappy bearings, crappy casting... I sure hope Volvo puts something better in its blue boxes, like INA made in where it has been made a decade ago.

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 13 Sep 2021, 11:58

Sorry but can someone fill me in on the letters for "INA" and what they stand for?

Post by **vtl** » 13 Sep 2021, 12:11

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schaeffler_Group

Post by **BobbyC777** » 17 Sep 2021, 11:52

I have a 2004 V70 (FWD) 2.5T. My Owner's Manual says the timing belt interval is 120K miles for the 2.5T engine on AWD cars. Why would AWD vs. FWD make any difference? The 'regular' engine (non-turbo) interval is 105K miles.

There are also comments that certain engines (with engine VIN codes 39 & 64) have a 150K interval.
And another note that Engine VIN code 59 has a 120K interval.
(see link to Maint sched at end of post}

My engine code sticker has 3 numbers:

6900631
3386469
B5254T2

I am not sure which of these specifies the Engine VIN Code.

Can anyone help clarify this?

Thanks!

Bob

https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/manuals/ ... NBJTIxJTIx

Post by **xHeart** » 17 Sep 2021, 12:31

BobbyC777 wrote: ↑17 Sep 2021, 11:52 I have a 2004 V70 (FWD) 2.5T. My Owner's Manual says the timing belt interval is 120K miles for the 2.5T engine on AWD cars. Why would AWD vs. FWD make any difference? The 'regular' engine (non-turbo) interval is 105K miles.

There are also comments that certain engines (with engine VIN codes 39 & 64) have a 150K interval.
And another note that Engine VIN code 59 has a 120K interval.
(see link to Maint sched at end of post}

My engine code sticker has 3 numbers:
6900631
3386469
B5254T2
I am not sure which of these specifies the Engine VIN Code.

Can anyone help clarify this?

Thanks!

Bob

This will help little with your VIN https://www.volvotechinfo.com/index.cfm ... vinDecoder

Post by **BobbyC777** » 17 Sep 2021, 19:57

Thanks, xHeart. I was looking at the various engine #'s on the timing cover sticker & block rather than digits 6 & 7 of the VIN. Those digits for my car are 59. Thanks for setting me straight! According to the maint. schedule my interval should be 120K miles. But there is a lot of controversy about 105K vs. 120K despite what the manual and schedule say. At a minimum I have 25K miles to make a decision as to what to do. Thanks again!

Post by **vtl** » 17 Sep 2021, 20:03

In other regions the same belt/tensioner/everything is due at 75k miles only or after 5 years

Go figure.