C30 Engine : Cambelt/Timing Belt Service interval

[david100952]

Hello from a new member now the proud owner of an 07 Reg C30 2.0D SE Lux. I purchased the car privately but it has been owned since new by a lady in Hereford who had all the services done at the main dealer there (Johnsons Cars). All the service interval stamps are entered in the book up to and including 8 years or 100,000 miles when, according to the book it recommends that additional to the routine Service items the Timing and auxiliary belts should be changed. As I was unsure that this had been done when buying the car I checked with the dealer to ask and was informed it had not been done with that scheduled service and his recommendation was that it should be done "at 12 years or 140,000 miles".
In view of the dire consequences if the belt fails are there any opinions on this advice from technically minded members.
I have searched for existing threads and could not find an answer so any and all thoughts most appreciated.

[paddyred]

Hi David,

What mileage are you on now? Kastner Volvo (I see you in Exeter too) told me 12 years/120,000 when I asked them. Most cars schedule a cam belt change at around 60,000 so I got mine done then for piece of mind. If you are going to get it done then get genuine Volvo parts. Usually I say go with aftermarket parts from a good manufacturer but when it comes down to cambelts it's not worth the risk in my mind. There's no harm in getting it done early if your over 100,000

[domhart10]

Originally Posted by david100952

Hello from a new member now the proud owner of an 07 Reg C30 2.0D SE Lux. I purchased the car privately but it has been owned since new by a lady in Hereford who had all the services done at the main dealer there (Johnsons Cars). All the service interval stamps are entered in the book up to and including 8 years or 100,000 miles when, according to the book it recommends that additional to the routine Service items the Timing and auxiliary belts should be changed. As I was unsure that this had been done when buying the car I checked with the dealer to ask and was informed it had not been done with that scheduled service and his recommendation was that it should be done "at 12 years or 140,000 miles".
In view of the dire consequences if the belt fails are there any opinions on this advice from technically minded members.
I have searched for existing threads and could not find an answer so any and all thoughts most appreciated.

Hello, My previous car had belts done at 120,000 S40 2.0D. I know people wait until that mileage but I like to get them changed before the requirement for peace of mind.

[david100952]

Many thanks guys, I have 72,000 on it (driven by a little old lady in Herefordshire I am told!). Sold my beloved Alfa 156 Sportwagon because of a warning that the next MOT would be £1000 and my wife wanted a newer car. I had the Cambelt kit done on the Alfa at the recommended 72000 so the 12 yrs 140,000 seemed unbelievable. Any idea of the cost at Kastners or is there a good private garage near Exeter that anyone can recommend. Fully support using genuine parts for crucial jobs like this but I cringe when I hear main dealer hourly rates.

[paddyred]

Well if your not the owner of a gold credit card Kastner will grab your feet and shake you untill all your money falls out. I had to laugh last time I was down there to collect parts as there where 2 recovery trucks in the forecort with new Volvo's on the back with very sad looking owners. On a serious note I wouldn't bother with main dealers. You can get geniune Volvo or OEM parts (Although I dont remember the manufacturer for the timing kits. Its the exact same kit in a different box) Personally I use Berrybrook Morgan in Exminster. That's who has done all the work (cambelts etc) on my car when I need stuff done. They are a Morgan dealership but they do regular cars on the side and their service is great. Their hourly rate was £40 last time I think but I can't remember exactly so don't quote me on that. You can use any garage really, I have also used J C Auto's in Marsh Barton and had no issues with their work either. If you are unsure then ask for the old parts back and say you want to see what condition they where in. Atleast then you know they have done the work properly and not got half way through and gone "Sod replacing that bit, it looks fine" Main thing is to make sure the garage has the correct torque figures etc. If it was me I would say "Have you got the torque figures for the kit as I can get them for you and leave it with the kit if not. There has been a lot of belt failures on this engine due to incorrect torque when fitting" There hasn't been any failures but its a good way to get them to torque it properly and not throw it in without coming across as a complete A****** when you drop it of as disgruntled mech's aren't good ones haha!

[Clan]

Originally Posted by david100952

Hello from a new member now the proud owner of an 07 Reg C30 2.0D SE Lux. I purchased the car privately but it has been owned since new by a lady in Hereford who had all the services done at the main dealer there (Johnsons Cars). All the service interval stamps are entered in the book up to and including 8 years or 100,000 miles when, according to the book it recommends that additional to the routine Service items the Timing and auxiliary belts should be changed. As I was unsure that this had been done when buying the car I checked with the dealer to ask and was informed it had not been done with that scheduled service and his recommendation was that it should be done "at 12 years or 140,000 miles".
In view of the dire consequences if the belt fails are there any opinions on this advice from technically minded members.
I have searched for existing threads and could not find an answer so any and all thoughts most appreciated.

Nobody is correct there ! The 2.0D engine has belts changed at 10 years or 150000 miles , They are never troublesome these engines ...

[Bungo]

Originally Posted by Clan

Nobody is correct there ! The 2.0D engine has belts changed at 10 years or 150000 miles , They are never troublesome these engines ...

That's what I hear too. Indy guy reckons belts at even that mileage are still solid

[Bendolfc]

Can honestly say I've never had any issues with Kastner. Had my services done there for the past 5 years, price close to a respected merseyside volvo independent specialist but with free breakdown cover for a service.

Can't remember how much the cam belt service was about 750 rings a bell but that included a couple of wishbones plus the usual stuff that was due. Give them a call they will give you a price then just ask them for their best price.

Yeah i could have gone somewhere cheaper but at least at the dealer you know it should be done right with the correct parts etc.

[vzh7gk]

Originally Posted by Clan

Nobody is correct there ! The 2.0D engine has belts changed at 10 years or 150000 miles , They are never troublesome these engines ...

Wish the 1.6 was the same - but Volvo reduced it to 7 years due to belt failures. Mine, at 8 is being done next week. Should have been done before I bought the car...

[Clan]

Originally Posted by vzh7gk

Wish the 1.6 was the same - but Volvo reduced it to 7 years due to belt failures. Mine, at 8 is being done next week. Should have been done before I bought the car...

The 1.6D IS the same as i said above .. the 1.6 D hasn't had cambelt failures ..where did you get that info ???
Only the later D2 engine is 87500 miles ....or 10 years ..( not 7 )