Engine: TD: - Was this once a timing belt label do we think?

boombox · Dec 21st, 2016, 16:10

Find it rarely bizarre but it looks like someone has ripped off this label which I think once showed the date/mileage of last timing belt change!

Brendan W · Dec 21st, 2016, 16:16

Some are removed when a second belt is done. Some fall victim to absent minded fiddling.
Are you worried a belt is due ?

boombox · Dec 21st, 2016, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Brendan W

Some are removed when a second belt is done. Some fall victim to absent minded fiddling.
Are you worried a belt is due ?

Very much so. I've seen nothing to suggest the belt was done recently but am hoping of course when I take it to my mechanic he'll say "this is a new belt" or "this sticker under this cover shows it's been done and doesn't need doing now". I'd rather avoid £200 if I can...obviously I'm aware of the consequences of leaving it and getting a surprise!

Brendan W · Dec 21st, 2016, 16:27

What engine, how old and how many miles ?
Sometimes dates and mileages are scratched into the timing belt cover , tippex on occasion.
Done a bit of digging. You have a 2004 V70 ?
Petrol or diesel the belt should have been replaced already on age alone. If you mileage is getting up near the 200k mark a second is not far off.
Unfortunately, if in doubt get it done. If a second has been fitted recently it would be apparent to a mechanic although it will still be your choice.

cheshired5 · Dec 21st, 2016, 18:34

Remove the the timing cover and have a look as an old or new belt and pulleys are obvious.

The timing belt is only a part of the picture so check auxiliary belt and pulleys also and the alternator clutch pulley.

Any half measures in that area is almost as pointless as doing nothing.

ITSv40 · Dec 21st, 2016, 19:03

Whether or not that is the remains of an old timing belt sticker, who knows? What is obvious is: if it is indeed a timing belt sticker it is not a genuine Volvo one as their stickers are square. Best to change the belt anyway and be 100%sure.

Clan · Dec 21st, 2016, 20:23

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Originally Posted by boombox

Find it rarely bizarre but it looks like someone has ripped off this label which I think once showed the date/mileage of last timing belt change!

That is not a volvo cambelt sticker , They are metalised and last a long long time .

Dec 21st, 2016, 16:10	#1
boombox Member Last Online: May 19th, 2023 09:51 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Leeds	Was this once a timing belt label do we think? Find it rarely bizarre but it looks like someone has ripped off this label which I think once showed the date/mileage of last timing belt change!

Dec 21st, 2016, 16:27	#4
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	What engine, how old and how many miles ? Sometimes dates and mileages are scratched into the timing belt cover , tippex on occasion. Done a bit of digging. You have a 2004 V70 ? Petrol or diesel the belt should have been replaced already on age alone. If you mileage is getting up near the 200k mark a second is not far off. Unfortunately, if in doubt get it done. If a second has been fitted recently it would be apparent to a mechanic although it will still be your choice. Last edited by Brendan W; Dec 21st, 2016 at 16:45.

Dec 21st, 2016, 18:34	#5
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Remove the the timing cover and have a look as an old or new belt and pulleys are obvious. The timing belt is only a part of the picture so check auxiliary belt and pulleys also and the alternator clutch pulley. Any half measures in that area is almost as pointless as doing nothing. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Dec 21st, 2016, 19:03	#6
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Whether or not that is the remains of an old timing belt sticker, who knows? What is obvious is: if it is indeed a timing belt sticker it is not a genuine Volvo one as their stickers are square. Best to change the belt anyway and be 100%sure. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Dec 21st, 2016, 16:16	#2
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Some are removed when a second belt is done. Some fall victim to absent minded fiddling. Are you worried a belt is due ?

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