V70 - Cambelt

ejenner · Nov 20th, 2010, 17:47

When should you change the cambelt on a V70? Does anyone know the schedule? Obviously a new cambelt every 1000 miles wouldn't be a bad thing... but when is the scheduled change time?

Thanks.

keithC70 · Nov 20th, 2010, 17:53

Hello,

It's nice to see another jenner - I wonder if we're related - my family originated from east sussex area.

For a response to your thread you really need to state your model, year and mileage to get members with similar models to comment.

Keith

alan keys · Nov 20th, 2010, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejenner

When should you change the cambelt on a V70? Does anyone know the schedule? Obviously a new cambelt every 1000 miles wouldn't be a bad thing... but when is the scheduled change time?

Thanks.

Id speak to a mechanic, but in my book 60k is long enough for any cambelt , bearing in mind the damage caused if they fail

ejenner · Nov 20th, 2010, 18:22

Ah, sorry...

120k 2001 2.4T V70

My family are the Kentish mob. But I had a customer in here the other day who was also a Jenner from round your way. Drives a blue MINI?

JMCA-S60 · Nov 20th, 2010, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejenner

but when is the scheduled change time?

8 years/ 96,000 miles, whichever comes first!

ejenner · Nov 20th, 2010, 19:47

Hmmm.... better see if the owner can verify that this was done. I think he only bought the car last year!

ejenner · Nov 22nd, 2010, 08:12

Owner says it's been done recently.

obbard · Nov 22nd, 2010, 20:08

Personally it is the one thing I would not skimp on, the damage bill would be terrible and not worth the risk imo. If the pre owner can prove done then that great, but if not get it changed and have the peace of mind.

I bought my car with a FVSH, and volvo could not confirm the belt had been done even though on the list of items at the 96K service but the item was on on the parts paid for. Did not want to take risk, theygave me a discount, and I got it changed at a local independant volvo Dealer. Can now drive with one less thing to worry about.

I have had a number of peugeots and always had them changed not worth the risk, shame not chain driven like my old mondy!

obbard · Nov 22nd, 2010, 20:09

[QUOTE=obbard;782706]Personally it is the one thing I would not skimp on, the damage bill would be terrible and not worth the risk imo. If the pre owner can prove done then that great, but if not get it changed and have the peace of mind.

I bought my car with a FVSH, and volvo could not confirm the belt had been done even though on the list of items at the 96K service but the item was on on the parts paid for. Did not want to take risk, theygave me a discount, and I got it changed at a local independant volvo Dealer. Can now drive with one less thing to worry about.

I have had a number of peugeots and always had them changed not worth the risk, shame not chain driven like my old mondy!

JMCA-S60 · Nov 23rd, 2010, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by obbard

Personally it is the one thing I would not skimp on, the damage bill would be terrible and not worth the risk imo. If the pre owner can prove done then that great, but if not get it changed and have the peace of mind!

I would normally agree with this statement, but as ejenner is talking about a customers car, if the customer in question says the belt has been done, that is all that matters!

By the way, there's no need to repeat yourself, obbard, we heard you the first time <smile>!

Nov 20th, 2010, 17:47	#1
ejenner Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 19:37 Join Date: May 2007 Location: London	V70 - Cambelt When should you change the cambelt on a V70? Does anyone know the schedule? Obviously a new cambelt every 1000 miles wouldn't be a bad thing... but when is the scheduled change time? Thanks.

Nov 20th, 2010, 17:53	#2
keithC70 Senior Member Last Online: Today 10:29 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Andover	Hello, It's nice to see another jenner - I wonder if we're related - my family originated from east sussex area. For a response to your thread you really need to state your model, year and mileage to get members with similar models to comment. Keith __________________ 2013 S60 D5 Lux Nav Auto 2016 V70 SE Lux D4 Auto 33k

Nov 20th, 2010, 18:22	#4
ejenner Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 19:37 Join Date: May 2007 Location: London	Ah, sorry... 120k 2001 2.4T V70 My family are the Kentish mob. But I had a customer in here the other day who was also a Jenner from round your way. Drives a blue MINI?

Nov 20th, 2010, 19:47	#6
ejenner Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 19:37 Join Date: May 2007 Location: London	Hmmm.... better see if the owner can verify that this was done. I think he only bought the car last year!

Nov 22nd, 2010, 08:12	#7
ejenner Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2023 19:37 Join Date: May 2007 Location: London	Owner says it's been done recently.

Nov 22nd, 2010, 20:08	#8
obbard fed up of snooty people Last Online: Aug 19th, 2013 16:51 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Taunton	Personally it is the one thing I would not skimp on, the damage bill would be terrible and not worth the risk imo. If the pre owner can prove done then that great, but if not get it changed and have the peace of mind. I bought my car with a FVSH, and volvo could not confirm the belt had been done even though on the list of items at the 96K service but the item was on on the parts paid for. Did not want to take risk, theygave me a discount, and I got it changed at a local independant volvo Dealer. Can now drive with one less thing to worry about. I have had a number of peugeots and always had them changed not worth the risk, shame not chain driven like my old mondy!

Nov 22nd, 2010, 20:09	#9
obbard fed up of snooty people Last Online: Aug 19th, 2013 16:51 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Taunton	[QUOTE=obbard;782706]Personally it is the one thing I would not skimp on, the damage bill would be terrible and not worth the risk imo. If the pre owner can prove done then that great, but if not get it changed and have the peace of mind. I bought my car with a FVSH, and volvo could not confirm the belt had been done even though on the list of items at the 96K service but the item was on on the parts paid for. Did not want to take risk, theygave me a discount, and I got it changed at a local independant volvo Dealer. Can now drive with one less thing to worry about. I have had a number of peugeots and always had them changed not worth the risk, shame not chain driven like my old mondy!

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