Timing Belt replacement

[xHeart]

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!

If you have owned it since new then TB and components must be original Volvo. If used but new to you then all belts and components, and all fluid change is your #1 priority regardless of mileage. I would before the cold weather arrives; replace battery.

[abscate]

120k on a P2

The 150k special VIN interval is for cars that were designated as PZEV to meet government quotas for “zero emission” cars. The timing belt parts and engines are identical to the 120k interval cars

You have to decide if:

1 Volvo engineers analyzed data and determined these parts mtbf far exceeds 150k miles

Or

b) Finance wankers figured out the financial exposure on a few bent valve in warranty events was cheaper than more robust parts.

[jking4020]

I will tell you right now just play it safe! These are interference engines and if the idler or belt go bad at all your engine will be screwed! I've ruined two cars now because of this. Take care of your timing belt everyone!! Even if you have a question about it check it and double check it. I've ended up with dead cars now twice because I was a fool!

[BobbyC777]

@jking4020 - Good advice. Sharing your real world experience is very helpful. Do you recall how many miles you had on your belts when they let go? Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2IeXsS8rJ0 <--- short IPD video on topic