V50 Petrol 2008

farnhamgirl · Jan 10th, 2018, 16:39

My V50 petrol engine Volvo is 10 years old and has done 45,000 miles. The garage has suggested I have the cam belt replaced because of the age of my car. The milage is much lower than that given for a cam belt change should I have it replaced?

The Thong · Jan 10th, 2018, 16:57

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Originally Posted by farnhamgirl

My V50 petrol engine Volvo is 10 years old and has done 45,000 miles. The garage has suggested I have the cam belt replaced because of the age of my car. The milage is much lower than that given for a cam belt change should I have it replaced?

Yeah, I would recommend it. If your timing belt breaks, it’s new engine time so for what it costs and the piece of mind? Go for it.

TT

Simon Jones · Jan 10th, 2018, 17:40

Cambelt changes are always done on mileage or age (which ever is sooner).

GrahamBrown1 · Jan 10th, 2018, 19:21

You must have the 1.6 or the 2.4i engine?

farnhamgirl · Jan 10th, 2018, 19:22

Thank you. I will book it in.
They have quoted £550 is that reasonable?

farnhamgirl · Jan 10th, 2018, 19:24

Yes 2.41 SE Lux.

GrahamBrown1 · Jan 10th, 2018, 19:26

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Yes 2.41 SE Lux.

that's ok then, the 1.8 and 2.0 don't have a belt and sometimes you never know what garages like to get up.

Welton · Jan 11th, 2018, 11:39

Sounds expensive that, mine was no more than 350.00 on my 5-cylinder engine. The cambelt isn't really that bad a job on these, does that price include replacing the auxiliary belts and water pump/new coolant?

domhart10 · Jan 11th, 2018, 11:54

To change the cam on mine was £195 - £200 with the dealer I supplied some of the parts for them to use. Can do that with an Indy.

Defenitly change the cam, as others said its either the amount of years which is 10 or the mileage which ever comes first

farnhamgirl · Jan 11th, 2018, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Welton

Sounds expensive that, mine was no more than 350.00 on my 5-cylinder engine. The cambelt isn't really that bad a job on these, does that price include replacing the auxiliary belts and water pump/new coolant?

No the price was just for the cam belt. Garages are expensive in Surrey.

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farnhamgirl New Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2019 08:48 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Farnham	V50 Petrol 2008 My V50 petrol engine Volvo is 10 years old and has done 45,000 miles. The garage has suggested I have the cam belt replaced because of the age of my car. The milage is much lower than that given for a cam belt change should I have it replaced?

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domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Yesterday 23:26 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	To change the cam on mine was £195 - £200 with the dealer I supplied some of the parts for them to use. Can do that with an Indy. Defenitly change the cam, as others said its either the amount of years which is 10 or the mileage which ever comes first __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

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farnhamgirl New Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2019 08:48 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Farnham	Thank you. I will book it in. They have quoted £550 is that reasonable?

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farnhamgirl New Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2019 08:48 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Farnham	Yes 2.41 SE Lux.

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