V40 timimg belt and tensioner - should I buy OE?

johnny_e · Sep 12th, 2008, 00:12

Hi all

Its been a while! Nice to see things up & running again.

My 2000 V40 1.8 has 48k miles on it - but its 8yr old now and I'm gonna have the timing belt done. I've seen the appropriate parts on PARTS FOR VOLVO ONLINE. They say on the site...

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All PFS Swedish supplied aftermarket parts are provided by Scan-Tech, the leading aftermarket part supplier worldwide for Volvo and Saab cars. To ensure excellent quality all Scan-Tech supplied parts are designed to meet or exceed OE (original Volvo equipment) design standards, furthermore each of these parts is subject to rigorous testing on and off vehicle prior to being released to the marketplace.

... but would you reccomend this brand, or should I be phoning the dealer for OE?

PFV prices for the job are:

Belt: £19.53
Mechanical Tensioner: £34.85 (made by Ina, who allegedly make the OE ones)
Idler: £27.57 (again, made by Ina)

Any thoughts?....

John

stevo48 · Sep 12th, 2008, 00:16

I used after market parts when i had mine done, local garage fitted, cost £165.00 incl parts and labour. !0,000 miles since fitted, no problems.

Baffler · Sep 12th, 2008, 01:26

I saved €130+ off the dealer price by buying my timing kit from PFS. Same parts in my opinion.

Don't forget the auxiliary/serpentine belt.....if this snaps or slips you can possibly slip a tooth on your cam/timing belt

johnny_e · Sep 12th, 2008, 09:53

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Originally Posted by Baffler

I saved €130+ off the dealer price by buying my timing kit from PFS. Same parts in my opinion.

Don't forget the auxiliary/serpentine belt.....if this snaps or slips you can possibly slip a tooth on your cam/timing belt

Would you therefore recommend doing this belt at the same time? Does it have a tensioner too that I should order?

John

Baffler · Sep 12th, 2008, 23:23

Yes, as it's 8 years old, I would recomend replacement unless you can prove it has recently been replaced. I believe there were/are problems regarding the tensioner for this belt (located behind/below the powersteering pump). Some people reported a vibration coming from it causing the belt to slip.

If you're doing it yourself make sure it's returning freely and might be a good idea to take it off and get some high temperature grease in there but don't use too much and make sure not to get it on the belt.

Good luck...

Sep 12th, 2008, 01:26	#3
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:29 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	I saved €130+ off the dealer price by buying my timing kit from PFS. Same parts in my opinion. Don't forget the auxiliary/serpentine belt.....if this snaps or slips you can possibly slip a tooth on your cam/timing belt __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Sep 12th, 2008, 23:23	#5
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:29 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	Yes, as it's 8 years old, I would recomend replacement unless you can prove it has recently been replaced. I believe there were/are problems regarding the tensioner for this belt (located behind/below the powersteering pump). Some people reported a vibration coming from it causing the belt to slip. If you're doing it yourself make sure it's returning freely and might be a good idea to take it off and get some high temperature grease in there but don't use too much and make sure not to get it on the belt. Good luck... __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Sep 12th, 2008, 00:16	#2
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	I used after market parts when i had mine done, local garage fitted, cost £165.00 incl parts and labour. !0,000 miles since fitted, no problems.

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