Replacing Timing Belt etc. what's needed

[xc90paddy]

I've a 2005 XC90 D5, 93k on the clock so timing belt etc. needing changed. Some questions. I've done a search but can't get answers to:

1. I'll change the belt and tensioner(s) - how many tensioners?
2. Anything else to change related to timing belt
3. Genuine Volvo spares- is this needed or do Volvo just use 3rd party bits e.g 'Gates' belt & tensioner
4. Where's best to get the bits - Ebay? or I remember a thread on here where someone was supplying volvo parts?

Thx in advance - Paul

PS great car, none of the possible gremlins this far

[ctautos]

buy a Volvo kit not an after market one change
the water pump at the same time check drive
belt"s for spitl"s .if you are not sure how don't
touch it.

[artwilliam]

just had mine done at around the same mileage.

I purchased the genuine bits from FRF Volvo who offer a discount to users of this forum.
Parts listed below for a 53 plate D5 Se.

Timing Belt: [31258306]
Retail Price £36.34 / Our Price £25.44

Timing Belt Tensioner: [30731774]
Retail Price £53.36 / Our Price £38.96

Timing Belt Idler Pulley: [8692561] *advised
Retail Price £41.17 / Our Price £30.06

Timing Belt, Lower Crank Nut and Bolts: [3531111, 985382 x4] *advised
Retail Price £6.96 / Our Price £5.92

Prices have probably gone up since.

Hope this helps.

[pdrvolvo]

had the belt and tensioners done on my t6 a couple of weeks back.all genuine volvo parts and done at an excellent inde garage.£273 all in.good value in my opinion.

peter.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by pdrvolvo

had the belt and tensioners done on my t6 a couple of weeks back.all genuine volvo parts and done at an excellent inde garage.£273 all in.good value in my opinion.

peter.

Did he change your thermostat too? Part of the volvo cambelt service as it is behind the cambelt and is likely to fail in the next 20000 miles !

[pdrvolvo]

Originally Posted by Clan

Did he change your thermostat too? Part of the volvo cambelt service as it is behind the cambelt and is likely to fail in the next 20000 miles !

yes i believe they did because the guy was telling me he had to se the replacement parts to be sure of how to remove the old one without breaking it.something to do with a small plastic tube that is part of the stat setup.

peter.

[Clan]

thats good news then, a thorough job

[pdrvolvo]

Originally Posted by Clan

thats good news then, a thorough job

clan,
you sound like you know quite a bit about volvo,s.have you worked on them at any time for a liveing i mean.do you know anything about the oil pressure sensor on the AWD system ?.

peter.

[Clan]

yes the sensor can go faulty on a certain range of cars ( not all by any means ) , resulting in the haldex not working and posting a fault code . Renewing the sensor for a modified type is the answer .

[pdrvolvo]

Originally Posted by Clan

yes the sensor can go faulty on a certain range of cars ( not all by any means ) , resulting in the haldex not working and posting a fault code . Renewing the sensor for a modified type is the answer .

just a thought as i have no AWD at the moment on my xc90 but cannot turn the propshaft with front wheels on the floor so am looking at other possible faults on the electronic side.

peter.