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Originally Posted by volvo always
Is the Cambelt recent within 5 years old/ 50,000 miles? Suggest genuine Volvo belt as cheap and tensioner. The B230K is an interference engine. Ie bends rods if cambelt goes. Labour at garage should cost 2-3 hours taking their time.
James  |
Be aware that the B230K was a one-year only model; if the timing belt does go and damage a piston you'll probably struggle to find replacements; a friend of mine had the belt go on his, and the belt neither hadn't done a high mileage nor was particularly old. He was lucky that it went at low engine revs but still bent valves. The tensioner will only need relacing if it won't spin easily or makes horrible noises when spun, otherwise they last for eons.