S60 D2 Dealer Reused Timing Belt

oscar17 · Aug 16th, 2018, 05:49

Good Morning!

My MY17 S60 D2 came back from the dealer this week after having an oil leak, the dealer fixed this under warranty but informed me after that the timing belt was removed and the same belt was reused after.
Is this normal practice, it is my understanding that reusing a belt significantly reduces its life and Volvo won't cover this if it becomes an issue later.

XC90Mk1 · Aug 16th, 2018, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscar17

Good Morning!

My MY17 S60 D2 came back from the dealer this week after having an oil leak, the dealer fixed this under warranty but informed me after that the timing belt was removed and the same belt was reused after.
Is this normal practice, it is my understanding that reusing a belt significantly reduces its life and Volvo won't cover this if it becomes an issue later.

If the belt has any oil contamination then it’s not normal and not acceptable.

If the belt was clean, free from oil contamination and showed no wear then i can see why they refused it.

Anyone else would have just put a new belt on...

scoobysn7x · Aug 16th, 2018, 11:24

Its probably ok to reuse the belt if they inspected it and it's in good condition. But it's kind of mind boggling they didn't change the belt when it was off, belt cant be much money, so very surprising they didn't change it, but penny pinching dealer so probably shouldn't be surprised lols

jasmith44 · Aug 16th, 2018, 11:40

I wonder how many are not changed but charged for if they look in good condition.

Tannaton · Aug 16th, 2018, 12:14

Factually the warranty funding from Volvo will cover the new parts and the removal/refitting of those to facilitate the installation. It's never going to cover "service" or "consumable" items, unless they are faulty.

However, depending on the mileage and when the change falls due - I would have expected the dealer to contact you and suggest that the belt is replaced if you paid for the parts.

oscar17 · Aug 16th, 2018, 15:32

I think it would have been in good condition the car only has 24k, but still I would have paid for the change if they called me. No to mention the 2 oil leaks I’ve had in this car at 18 months old.

Aug 16th, 2018, 05:49	#1
oscar17 New Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2019 15:05 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Doncaster	S60 D2 Dealer Reused Timing Belt Good Morning! My MY17 S60 D2 came back from the dealer this week after having an oil leak, the dealer fixed this under warranty but informed me after that the timing belt was removed and the same belt was reused after. Is this normal practice, it is my understanding that reusing a belt significantly reduces its life and Volvo won't cover this if it becomes an issue later.

Aug 16th, 2018, 11:40	#4
jasmith44 jasmith44 Last Online: Today 09:45 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: burnley	I wonder how many are not changed but charged for if they look in good condition. __________________ 244 / 460 / 440 /850x2/ s40x2 / s80 / s60 2.0t/ S60 ES T3. Current 2008 S80 2.5 SE T A.

Aug 16th, 2018, 12:14	#5
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Factually the warranty funding from Volvo will cover the new parts and the removal/refitting of those to facilitate the installation. It's never going to cover "service" or "consumable" items, unless they are faulty. However, depending on the mileage and when the change falls due - I would have expected the dealer to contact you and suggest that the belt is replaced if you paid for the parts. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Aug 16th, 2018, 11:24	#3
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	Its probably ok to reuse the belt if they inspected it and it's in good condition. But it's kind of mind boggling they didn't change the belt when it was off, belt cant be much money, so very surprising they didn't change it, but penny pinching dealer so probably shouldn't be surprised lols

Aug 16th, 2018, 15:32	#6
oscar17 New Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2019 15:05 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Doncaster	I think it would have been in good condition the car only has 24k, but still I would have paid for the change if they called me. No to mention the 2 oil leaks I’ve had in this car at 18 months old.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)