Volvo 2007-2017 additional timing belt protector D5, D4, D3,

[Timing belt cover]

Originally Posted by Familyman 90

A racing part, not suitable for highway use.

Who races a D5?

probably no one But driving a diesel Volvo 2007-2017 without a timing belt shield is as risky as racing

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Timing belt cover

probably no one But driving a diesel Volvo 2007-2017 without a timing belt shield is as risky as racing

Its never been tested and proved to work has it ..... There are massive forces involved when the belt gets tangled . for example it can rip the tensioner off and take part of the block with it ..

"racing part, not suitable for highway use"

I guess this is a get out clause when it doesn't work ...

[Timing belt cover]

Originally Posted by Clan

Its never been tested and proved to work has it ..... There are massive forces involved when the belt gets tangled .

"racing part, not suitable for highway use"

I guess this is a get out clause when it doesn't work ...

In fact, it works. There are good experiences with the functionality of the product. The product has not been applied for E-approval, so it is not sold for a highway use. This is reason why "racing part"
Those Volvos have poor original timing cover protection. There is major risk if serpentine belt snapped it can go to the under the timing cover and broke the engine.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Timing belt cover

In fact, it works. There are good experiences with the functionality of the product. The product has not been applied for E-approval, so it is not sold for a highway use. This is reason why "racing part"
Those Volvos have poor original timing cover protection. There is major risk if serpentine belt snapped it can go to the under the timing cover and broke the engine.

I know i have been fixing them for years how have you tested them?

they only break if not changed at 54000 miles

[TeamG]

137 Euros will buy a couple or three new v-belts, so is it not better just to change them when they are due (or before)?

[vover]

Originally Posted by TeamG

137 Euros will buy a couple or three new v-belts, so is it not better just to change them when they are due (or before)?

I absolutely agree with you, this is not the money to save on such an important detail!

[Familyman 90]

Originally Posted by Timing belt cover

probably no one But driving a diesel Volvo 2007-2017 without a timing belt shield is as risky as racing

Good God, and there's me driven 3 of them to over half a million combined miles without one, relying only on genuine parts and diligent maintenance. Im clearly a maniac!

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by Timing belt cover

probably no one But driving a diesel Volvo 2007-2017 without a timing belt shield is as risky as racing

So it isn’t suitable for “ordinary” cars, only race cars? I don’t see many V70’s or S80’s flying around Silverstone.

The force when a belt snaps is huge. I can’t see how that metal will do anything & it hasn’t been proven to work either. If it did, I’m sure Volvo would have come up with a solution via recall.

[Imakora]

My car has been serviced religiously with genuine Volvo parts. The 7 month old aux belt frayed, the timing belt is damaged but intact. I'm in the process of removing the rocker cover to inspect for damage. Regular servicing does NOT guarantee against this flaw in the timing belt cover design.

If this is still available, I'll buy one, as I feel it's reasonable to assume that it'll help prevent any small FOD in future.

Are they still available?

[Timing belt cover]

Hi Imakora, the products are available. I will send you a private message.