1998 S70 - Which timing belt kit to get?

Post by **firekiller75** » 02 Oct 2009, 09:41

So I'm confused... I even called FCP Groton, and confused them. My '98 S70 is engine s/n 1381558... After the magic cutoff. According to FCP Groton's website, if it's after the 1266127 engine, their kit (850TBKIT) won't work. BUT, it says "if your 98 model does NOT have a distributor cap and rotor, then this will NOT work on your car..if it does have a cap and rotor, then this is the kit". I have a cap and rotor

I called FCP Groton and they were unable to help me. I want to replace my timing belt tomorrow, and I'm not sure which belt to get. I hate to pull it all apart to find out i have the wrong belt??

Also, I've been studying the instructions about compressing the tensioner and all. If I don't have the hydraulic tensioner, how does that work? I don't think I've seen any photos of the mechanical tensioner. UGH.

The car was manufactured in 4/98.

Any help to clear this up would be great!
Thanks, Adam.

volvomileage · Post by **volvomileage** » 02 Oct 2009, 11:45

hello

do you have the compleate vin

i will check it out in the volvo software and repost the part numbers

cherrs !

Post by **firekiller75** » 02 Oct 2009, 11:47

volvomileage wrote:hello

do you have the compleate vin

i will check it out in the volvo software and repost the part numbers

cherrs !

YV1LS5576W1539990

Thanks so much!

volvomileage · Post by **volvomileage** » 02 Oct 2009, 12:10

heres what i got

this is for the automatic trans

double check with the dealer i was told that some part numbers have changed

best of luck

Post by **firekiller75** » 02 Oct 2009, 12:17

Hmmm... So looks like the hydraulic (older model) then, huh? Guess I can buy both belts and hope it's the older style tensioner (for reliability's sake!)

Thanks for checking,
Adam.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 02 Oct 2009, 14:34

It is easy enough to just pop the timing belt cover off and take a look to know for sure, one bolt holds it on and then it just lifts off.

...Lee

Post by **firekiller75** » 03 Oct 2009, 15:29

Pulled the cover to a BIG uh-oh moment! As I pulled the timing cover out, I noticed it had a rub mark on it. Looks like while spinning, the timing belt rubbed partly through the cover

I put my finger against the belt, and when pushed, I was able to move the tensioner (the newer, mechanical style)... With one finger! I guess the cover was the only thing that kept me from slinging the timing belt.

Needless to say, the car is now grounded until I have the tensioner in hand!

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 03 Oct 2009, 16:47

I had a similar "Ruh Roh" moment with my '94 a few months ago with the hydraulic tensioner. My timing belt wasn't slapping the cover but it was trying to slide off of the sprockets as I removed the cover to inspect the water pump.

I did the same thing, the car was parked until parts arrived and at the end of the day it was no worse off for it. Occasionally you can dodge a bullet.

...Lee

Post by **firekiller75** » 03 Oct 2009, 16:53

I think I dodged a cannonball, not a bullet!

The car has 183k miles with an unknown service history. I just bought it a week or two ago for $300, so what can I expect? The timing belt stuff is costing as much as the car!

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 03 Oct 2009, 17:03

As they say on Barrett Jackson, Well Bought!

...Lee