S40 V40: - S40 cambelt

lucas1787 · Nov 6th, 2008, 10:53

Hi, Could any one advise on how involved it is to do a cambelt change on S40 1.8i petrol 1998. I might have a go depending on how much is need to do(special tools etc), just as long as I dont need to strip down half the engine to replace it. Thanks in advance

lucas1787 · Nov 6th, 2008, 11:57

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Originally Posted by lucas1787

Hi, Could any one advise on how involved it is to do a cambelt change on S40 1.8i petrol 1998. I might have a go depending on how much is need to do(special tools etc), just as long as I dont need to strip down half the engine to replace it. Thanks in advance

I Have just rung my main dealer and they want £409.00 for doing it!!! I only want the belt changed!!-Is this a standard price.

S40_Paul · Nov 6th, 2008, 12:43

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Originally Posted by lucas1787

I Have just rung my main dealer and they want £409.00 for doing it!!! I only want the belt changed!!-Is this a standard price.

Price wise for a dealer I'd say thats probably quite accurate but then if you dont want to pay that price, go see if you can find a local independant volvo garage who wont charge you as much. I'm sure some of the other members in your area will be able to identify some for you.

Madhouse · Nov 6th, 2008, 16:31

Ouch!

Or even ask your local friendly garage and ask if you could supply the parts. Therefore you could buy genuine bits, via GSF or Partsforvolvos and just get a labour rate.

May save you some loot, plus you get 'proper' parts on the car too

D5meister · Nov 6th, 2008, 17:08

Hi I had my D5 belt done 2weeks ago. Dealer cost 140 pounds in cambridge.

I got a new tensioner, idler pulley, aux belt and cam belt fitted for this price.

took 2 hours. Labour only...

lucas1787 · Nov 6th, 2008, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Madhouse

Ouch!

Or even ask your local friendly garage and ask if you could supply the parts. Therefore you could buy genuine bits, via GSF or Partsforvolvos and just get a labour rate.

May save you some loot, plus you get 'proper' parts on the car too

Thanks very much, I think I might end up doing that. I would have a go, but as I never done one before, I cant afford to mess it up.Thanks

SpeedyReedy · Nov 6th, 2008, 17:32

If its the 1.8i ie Gdi engine its a pig to do, The mechanics hate it, the engine has to be lowered hence the high price, last cam belt service was about £580 in 2003 4.7 Hours labour on the bill My next one due in June next year.

jonny57 · Nov 6th, 2008, 17:40

Loooking at the Haynes it looks like a pig of a job-you'll need engine hoists etc.and a nice warm workshop with someone making lots of cups of tea and hands made of rubber.
The Pilot garage in Dundee quotes around £250 for this task-the dealer about £600.

lucas1787 · Nov 7th, 2008, 12:32

Thanks people for the advice, I will start ringing around.

Clan · Nov 7th, 2008, 18:27

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Originally Posted by D5meister

Hi I had my D5 belt done 2weeks ago. Dealer cost 140 pounds in cambridge.

I got a new tensioner, idler pulley, aux belt and cam belt fitted for this price.

took 2 hours. Labour only...

They fleeced you , the official volvo time is 0.9 hours !

but did they change the crankshaft pulley nut and 4 bolts? Probably not and Volvo say they must be changed as they are stretch bolts .

Nov 6th, 2008, 10:53	#1
lucas1787 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2009 13:36 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Tilbury	S40 cambelt Hi, Could any one advise on how involved it is to do a cambelt change on S40 1.8i petrol 1998. I might have a go depending on how much is need to do(special tools etc), just as long as I dont need to strip down half the engine to replace it. Thanks in advance

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Madhouse Member Last Online: May 5th, 2011 21:30 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Sussex	Ouch! Or even ask your local friendly garage and ask if you could supply the parts. Therefore you could buy genuine bits, via GSF or Partsforvolvos and just get a labour rate. May save you some loot, plus you get 'proper' parts on the car too __________________ 2001 Panama Yellow T4 - 1 of 324 in the UK Oh and a BMW 525 Tds Touring.

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D5meister Premier Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Huntingdon	Cam belt Hi I had my D5 belt done 2weeks ago. Dealer cost 140 pounds in cambridge. I got a new tensioner, idler pulley, aux belt and cam belt fitted for this price. took 2 hours. Labour only...

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SpeedyReedy VOC Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 20:23 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire	If its the 1.8i ie Gdi engine its a pig to do, The mechanics hate it, the engine has to be lowered hence the high price, last cam belt service was about £580 in 2003 4.7 Hours labour on the bill My next one due in June next year. __________________ Speedyreedy V70 D5 2010 2015 - 2023 S40 1.8 2006 2010 - 2015 S40 1.8i 1999 2002 - 2010 340 1.4 1991 1994 - 2002

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jonny57 Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2011 13:25 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dundee	Loooking at the Haynes it looks like a pig of a job-you'll need engine hoists etc.and a nice warm workshop with someone making lots of cups of tea and hands made of rubber. The Pilot garage in Dundee quotes around £250 for this task-the dealer about £600.

Nov 7th, 2008, 12:32	#9
lucas1787 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2009 13:36 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Tilbury	Thanks people for the advice, I will start ringing around.

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