Auxiliary belt life query
 

Hi

I've got a 1999 S80 2.4 petrol non turbo.

The auxiliary belt has a life of 60,000 miles according to the Volvo user manual.

Its done 10,000 over that, and it still looks brand new.

It isn't frayed on the sides or showing any signs of wear. It has no cracks going across the belt, or running along it that I can see. I keep checking for where the join must be (I figure it must have one), but again it looks perfect.

I'm not trying to be a total cheapskate, but it seems in such good condition I don't see the point.

Am I missing something? Any advice gratefully received.

Not sure if your engine is the same as you are posting for the Phase 2 cars, but for my Phase 1 1999 MY2000 2.4 petrol non-turbo V70 the interval is 90,000 miles / 10 years for aux and main belts.
I remember the service book showed a shorter interval but had a sheet stapled over the top to say it had been changed for the later cars.
The service sheets used by the main dealers at services also show 90,000m.

Hmmm. In fact that is not quite right, I just checked and the sheet actually shows it to be changed at 90,000 then 186,000 then 234,000. Whats that about?


Joe

My aux belt got changed at 125,000 miles (along with timing belt).

Personally, I'd just do whatever the manual says.

Not sure this is the right forum section, but as above, if the aux belt looks decent at 70000 miles, I wouldn't worry about it.

However, this being a 20 years old car, the timing belt is long overdue age wise (not miles). It must have got very stiff by now, plastic like.

Only replace with Continental or Volvo kits, and the water pump needs not be touched at this moment.

belts much cheaper than a wrecked engine change it:regular_smile:

Yes you are missing something,

It’s about 15 quid to buy and takes about an hour to change including putting in the kettle and drinking a tea.

Should the belt fail it will likly get caught up in the timing belt or other parts of the engine and potentially write it off. Just change it.

Belt life can be extended, but it’s the tensioner that usually fails. Change it as well

What Price are you asking for the Belt, are you open to offers? Can you post some photos,
Dave