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Mar 27th, 2011, 23:16 | #1 |
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XC90 D5 Cambelt Change - Cost/Timing?
I'm loking at a D5 2007 model XC90. I've read a few threads re the timing of the change on D5's - scheduled for 90k, but some have suggested should do at 60k? Any thoughts?
Also - ballpark costs? Just paid >£400 for change (inc Water Pump) on my Vrs...so fear the worst. |
Mar 27th, 2011, 23:22 | #2 |
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Got my belt/tensioners etc done at AC in October - £280. Mine was at 79k at that time - the 163 change is scheduled at 96k - not sure if the 185 is the same.
But better safe than sorry - especially as there was a bit of concern raised by Clan about Ford tensioners failing early in the 2004-2005 models I think.(dont know if mine fell into this however) You should be able to recognise telltale noises before failure. I think a 2007 with 50k should have a good bit of life left in it yet. |
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Mar 28th, 2011, 14:06 | #3 |
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GOT MINE DONE AT MAIN DEALER IN SWINDON (2006 / 185 d5) FOR £295 IN DECEMBER 2010. sorry about capitals
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Mar 28th, 2011, 15:10 | #4 |
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Had mine done at an independent at 82k miles on an 04 with both timing and auxiliary belts done, all tensioners, alternator pulley and idler pulleys (yes, paranoid I know!) using genuine parts and was about £450. Done early as the alternator pulley was squeaking and on examination both belts were showing some cracking on their surface.
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Mar 28th, 2011, 16:06 | #5 |
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Hi
I phoned a recommended indy in cowdenbeath last week to find out the price - it was £220+vat to do the timing belt and pulleys etc - using the official volvo parts. Seemed reasonable. |
Mar 28th, 2011, 16:43 | #6 |
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Have the same 2007 MY car, belt change is 108K miles or 10 years. Volvo don't advise earlier fitment as belt is bullet proof and the tensioners are all fixed by 2007. However, I run a warranty and plan to have the job done at 6 years old (should be around 80k miles by then). Another chap on here had his done at an Indy and then the engine blew. So I will have it done at Volvo and if the new belt slips or comes off - Volvo will pay for everything.
I do have a complete Volvo service history. |
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Cambelt Cambelt tensioner Cambelt idler Auxillary belt Auxilary belt tensioner Aux belt idler 1.5 - 2 hours labour . Where are they cutting the corners ? The genuine parts alone are that kind of price .
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Oct 6th, 2017, 07:43 | #8 |
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Cambelt on xc60
Hi folks ive just aquired a very nice xc60 d5awd how can i check if cambelt kit has been done theres nothing in service book? Thank you
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Oct 6th, 2017, 17:31 | #9 |
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If there's nothing in the service book then it hasn't been done properly.
A proper belt change always results in an entry in the service book, so that the reader / next owner is not left guessing..... ...you are now guessing, which is not a good place to be. So now you need to scrutinize the service book, and if the scheduled time for the cam belt change has passed with no record of the belt ever having been changed, you must always assume the booklet is correct, and the belt has not been changed. Assuming the belt was changed when it hasn't been, and thus missing the scheduled belt change date, runs the risk of a broken cam belt and major engine damage. Are you willing to take that risk.... ??
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That's not necessarily true. My 2007 XC90 has been fully serviced by Volvo dealers through its entire life and has every stamp in the service book. But there's nothing in the service book to say the cambelt was changed in April this year (before I bought it), even though I have the receipt from the dealer and there is a sticker from the dealer under the bonnet.
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