1988F Volvo 760 GLE 2.8i V6 - Belt Or Chain?

BackInBlack · May 8th, 2009, 23:21

Hi would anyone know if the 1988F Volvo 760 GLE 2.8i V6 has an engine cambelt or a timing chain? & How long does either last for?

This:

Or This:

Thanks

AcidicDavey · May 8th, 2009, 23:28

oops sorry I mistakenly voted, I blame my sleepy-ness!
But I think they are belt driven and chains tend to last longer which is pretty obvious if you think about it

grass hopper · May 8th, 2009, 23:34

they are chain driven,had to change a set approx 15 years ago after a rare failure,what a pain the **** that was.no service interval on these.

les g Swaffer · May 8th, 2009, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackInBlack

Hi would anyone know if the 1988F Volvo 760 GLE 2.8i V6 has an engine cambelt or a timing chain? & How long does either last for?

This:

Or This:

Thanks

Don't know after reading Grasshoppers reply but had a look and found this

http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...th=105_570_575

bu if you give them your reg number they will let you know

grass hopper · May 9th, 2009, 00:05

i assure you after 26 years in the motor trade with volvo and changing a set of chains on this engine i would remember

the 760 turbo has a cambelt,best regards.

BackInBlack · May 9th, 2009, 01:19

I read somewhere that the chains dont last forever and they do tend to need replacing. (on some vehicles)

Is this true?

grass hopper · May 9th, 2009, 01:29

it was many years ago that i serviced these at the main volvo dealer (not being rude)

but there was never any service time/interval to change,the only ones i changed was due to a cam chain snapping and tangling in the oil pump drive chain and gouging the block out,told boss it needed new engine,was told to just fit new chains,it seized up shortly after with low oil presssure (lol) told them ! the only problems with these engines was camshaft/follower wear with poor servicing,change your oil regulary every 6k and all should be ok

BackInBlack · May 9th, 2009, 01:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by grass hopper

it was many years ago that i serviced these at the main volvo dealer (not being rude)

but there was never any service time/interval to change,the only ones i changed was due to a cam chain snapping and tangling in the oil pump drive chain and gouging the block out,told boss it needed new engine,was told to just fit new chains,it seized up shortly after with low oil presssure (lol) told them ! the only problems with these engines was camshaft/follower wear with poor servicing,change your oil regulary every 6k and all should be ok

Great stuff

... Thanks

BackInBlack · May 9th, 2009, 01:51

Was the engine I talk about here (1988F Volvo 760 GLE 2.8i V6) used in the Delorean?

grass hopper · May 9th, 2009, 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackInBlack

Was the engine I talk about here (1988F Volvo 760 GLE 2.8i V6) used in the Delorean?

not sure about that,but i believe in America it was a V8 and had 2 cylinders lopped of for Europe.

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May 8th, 2009, 23:21	#1
BackInBlack Junior Member Last Online: May 9th, 2010 22:07 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: .	1988F Volvo 760 GLE 2.8i V6 - Belt Or Chain? Hi would anyone know if the 1988F Volvo 760 GLE 2.8i V6 has an engine cambelt or a timing chain? & How long does either last for? This: Or This: Thanks

May 8th, 2009, 23:28	#2
AcidicDavey Younger Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 00:10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hereford	oops sorry I mistakenly voted, I blame my sleepy-ness! But I think they are belt driven and chains tend to last longer which is pretty obvious if you think about it __________________ Current cars 98 V70 AWD - The Volvo with a twist! 96 Volvo 850 R Estate x2 01 Alfa 166 3.0 V6 'Zender'. + LY Clio 182

May 9th, 2009, 00:05	#5
grass hopper Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2011 13:38 Join Date: May 2009 Location: grassmere!	i assure you after 26 years in the motor trade with volvo and changing a set of chains on this engine i would rememberthe 760 turbo has a cambelt,best regards.

May 9th, 2009, 01:19	#6
BackInBlack Junior Member Last Online: May 9th, 2010 22:07 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: .	I read somewhere that the chains dont last forever and they do tend to need replacing. (on some vehicles) Is this true? Last edited by BackInBlack; May 9th, 2009 at 01:26.

May 8th, 2009, 23:34	#3
grass hopper Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2011 13:38 Join Date: May 2009 Location: grassmere!	they are chain driven,had to change a set approx 15 years ago after a rare failure,what a pain the **** that was.no service interval on these.

May 9th, 2009, 01:29	#7
grass hopper Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2011 13:38 Join Date: May 2009 Location: grassmere!	it was many years ago that i serviced these at the main volvo dealer (not being rude) but there was never any service time/interval to change,the only ones i changed was due to a cam chain snapping and tangling in the oil pump drive chain and gouging the block out,told boss it needed new engine,was told to just fit new chains,it seized up shortly after with low oil presssure (lol) told them ! the only problems with these engines was camshaft/follower wear with poor servicing,change your oil regulary every 6k and all should be ok Last edited by grass hopper; May 9th, 2009 at 01:35.

May 9th, 2009, 01:51	#9
BackInBlack Junior Member Last Online: May 9th, 2010 22:07 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: .	Was the engine I talk about here (1988F Volvo 760 GLE 2.8i V6) used in the Delorean?

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