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Timing Belt Looks Okay

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
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1997 - 2004 C70
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Re: Timing Belt Looks Okay

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UPDATE

Finally was able to clear a weekend to do the timing belt. So...Even if a timing belt looks fine from the outside, that doesn't mean it is fine. Once belt was removed, cracking was clearly visible. Hydraulic tensioner was seeping on its backside (out of view). Idler roller was wobbly. All these things couldn't be seen until removing the belt and other components.

Can't believe I thought it'd be fine cause it looked fine. Earth is flat because it looks flat from my window.
2006 V50 T5 [190,xxxM]
2013 XC90 FWD [80,xxxM]

2001 V70 X/C AWD [sold at 120xxxM],1998 V70 AWD [RIP at 249,255M], 1990 240 [SOLD at 220xxxM]
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