Timing belt interval for `00 V70?

Post by **dosbricks** » 02 Jan 2005, 16:55

My friend is about to buy a 2000 V70 with 65K. These are styled like the S70 since the S80 styled wagon didn't come out until `01.

We know it has the mechanical T-belt tensioner and that these should be changed with the first belt change. I remember hearing someone say the interval is 105k rather than the previous 70k for belts that had the long lasting hydraulic tensioner (Volvo got cheap in mid-`98 and switched to mechanical). Can someone confirm which is the correct interval? Thanks.

Ken

Post by **dosbricks** » 03 Jan 2005, 12:13

Since this post didn't get a response, I'll answer my own question.

I found out from another source it is 105k for the mechanical tensioner.

Just for general information, engine serial number 1266127 and down have the hydraulic tensioner and engine number 1266128 and above is the mechanical tensioner. The serial # is located on the front of the timing belt cover.