V50 Cars: - Cambelt Change time.

CoreyDog · May 17th, 2018, 18:29

Evening all,

So my V50 2.0D is 10 years old this year so is due it's cam belts changing. It's covered 119,000.

Spoke to my local Volvo Main Dealer by email and to my surprise said for cam belt and aux belt it would be only £398. However that doesn't cover the water pump which is an extra £133 just for the pump before any extra labour! They said they don't bother swapping the pump out unless it's leaking or noisy. Does this seem right? I've always been led to believe you switch the pump out when changing the belts.

My local garage has quoted £330 for belts but I'm angling towards main dealer as know they will at least use genuine Volvo belts.

Anyone have any experience in this? Advice appreciated.

Thanks.

Whippy · May 17th, 2018, 18:34

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Originally Posted by CoreyDog

Evening all,

So my V50 2.0D is 10 years old this year so is due it's cam belts changing. It's covered 119,000.

Spoke to my local Volvo Main Dealer by email and to my surprise said for cam belt and aux belt it would be only £398. However that doesn't cover the water pump which is an extra £133 just for the pump before any extra labour! They said they don't bother swapping the pump out unless it's leaking or noisy. Does this seem right? I've always been led to believe you switch the pump out when changing the belts.

My local garage has quoted £330 for belts but I'm angling towards main dealer as know they will at least use genuine Volvo belts.

Anyone have any experience in this? Advice appreciated.

Thanks.

I would always go for wp at same time, just seems silly to leave what might be a weak link in the chain. Not everyone will agree though.

GrahamBrown1 · May 17th, 2018, 21:13

If you v50 had a Volvo engine then yes leave the pump unless it requires changing. They are of excellent quality and do last. There has been many engines ruined because of non genuine water pumps.

However as you have the 2.0d which is a Ford /Peugeot unit then I would change the lot. I don’t think it would bother me either if non volvo parts were used because with so many of these engines around in various different cars loads of garages will be fitting all sorts to them and you don’t often hear of issues.

Bendolfc · May 18th, 2018, 09:45

The dealer I use said the same re waterpump, although in the end they said it was a bit notchy and replaced it anyway.

Austin160 · May 18th, 2018, 10:01

I suppose the important question now is - what make water pump was used? - since some aftermarket ones can result in being less serviceable than the one which was replaced.

Bendolfc · May 18th, 2018, 11:37

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Originally Posted by GrahamBrown1

However as you have the 2.0d which is a Ford /Peugeot unit then I would change the lot. I don’t think it would bother me either if non volvo parts were used because with so many of these engines around in various different cars loads of garages will be fitting all sorts to them and you don’t often hear of issues.

With a 10 year / 150K interval, we are probably aren't quite at the time frame where we will see issues crop up with after market parts lasting. It's a long interval on these cars and I'd go for genuine parts personally,especially given the price difference quoted in the OP.

CoreyDog · May 18th, 2018, 11:40

Cheers for advice so far everyone.

Local garage would use a generic cam belt looking at the break down of quote as price of parts is only £130 then £180 labour + VAT. I've found aftermarket pumps for just £16 but no chance I'd be willing to use one of those. I'm swaying more towards just paying the extra and having Volvo change the belts then waiting to see what they say on water pump. Volvo quoted £128 for Cam Kit, £28 for Aux belt then £239 in labour inc VAT. Adding water pump I believe would be around another £150, though they didn't quote for it.

It's still on its original belt and pump, had a major service and guys pointed out cam belt was due this year. I've never kept a car as long as this one so first time ever in 17 years I've needed to sort a cam belt!

The Thong · May 18th, 2018, 17:05

I was advised by the dealer the water pump wouldn’t need changing but I had it done anyway. I had mine done by the main dealer so it was a Volvo supplied pump fitted. It’s piece of mind.

TT

Whippy · May 19th, 2018, 13:37

Exactly my view, what price peace of mind?

The Thong · May 20th, 2018, 09:19

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Originally Posted by Whippy

Exactly my view, what price peace of mind?

I can’t remember how much it cost, all the paperwork went with the car but I don’t think it was a big cost TBH

TT

May 17th, 2018, 18:29	#1
CoreyDog Junior Member Last Online: May 18th, 2018 12:28 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Nottingham	Cambelt Change time. Evening all, So my V50 2.0D is 10 years old this year so is due it's cam belts changing. It's covered 119,000. Spoke to my local Volvo Main Dealer by email and to my surprise said for cam belt and aux belt it would be only £398. However that doesn't cover the water pump which is an extra £133 just for the pump before any extra labour! They said they don't bother swapping the pump out unless it's leaking or noisy. Does this seem right? I've always been led to believe you switch the pump out when changing the belts. My local garage has quoted £330 for belts but I'm angling towards main dealer as know they will at least use genuine Volvo belts. Anyone have any experience in this? Advice appreciated. Thanks.

May 17th, 2018, 21:13	#3
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:57 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	If you v50 had a Volvo engine then yes leave the pump unless it requires changing. They are of excellent quality and do last. There has been many engines ruined because of non genuine water pumps. However as you have the 2.0d which is a Ford /Peugeot unit then I would change the lot. I don’t think it would bother me either if non volvo parts were used because with so many of these engines around in various different cars loads of garages will be fitting all sorts to them and you don’t often hear of issues. __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5 SE, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 VEA Oil Burner Current- 05 XC90 D5 Executive, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

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Austin160 Master Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cardiff	Cambelt change time. I suppose the important question now is - what make water pump was used? - since some aftermarket ones can result in being less serviceable than the one which was replaced.

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The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:22 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I was advised by the dealer the water pump wouldn’t need changing but I had it done anyway. I had mine done by the main dealer so it was a Volvo supplied pump fitted. It’s piece of mind. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

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May 18th, 2018, 09:45	#4
Bendolfc Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 14:26 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool	The dealer I use said the same re waterpump, although in the end they said it was a bit notchy and replaced it anyway.

May 18th, 2018, 11:40	#7
CoreyDog Junior Member Last Online: May 18th, 2018 12:28 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Nottingham	Cheers for advice so far everyone. Local garage would use a generic cam belt looking at the break down of quote as price of parts is only £130 then £180 labour + VAT. I've found aftermarket pumps for just £16 but no chance I'd be willing to use one of those. I'm swaying more towards just paying the extra and having Volvo change the belts then waiting to see what they say on water pump. Volvo quoted £128 for Cam Kit, £28 for Aux belt then £239 in labour inc VAT. Adding water pump I believe would be around another £150, though they didn't quote for it. It's still on its original belt and pump, had a major service and guys pointed out cam belt was due this year. I've never kept a car as long as this one so first time ever in 17 years I've needed to sort a cam belt!

May 19th, 2018, 13:37	#9
Whippy Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Wessex	Exactly my view, what price peace of mind?

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