V40: - Phase 2 1.9 diesel timing belt kit and water pump query

candor · Feb 8th, 2018, 20:37

My phase 2 V40 1.9 diesel is now at 175,000 miles and going well, I'd like to keep it that way.

The timing belt was last changed at 126,000 miles so I'm figuring to change it now in good time.

Local motor factors can supply INA, Gates and Contitech kits, and I can source SKF and other brands online if needed. SKF kit comes with a water pump.

Gates comes with a water pump whilst the others don't but the motor factors can supply a Metelli pump.

I plan on keeping the car for another few years so don't mind spending a bit to keep it going well.

From reading on the forums, folks recommend for the Volvo engines not to change the water pump but as this is a Renault engine, I'm guessing that doesn't apply?

Posts online seem to suggest that INA are involved in supplying Volvo with OEM parts, and being tied up with FAG, should be of decent quality, similar to SKF.

Any thoughts on the above selection? I've priced Volvo parts and they are coming in at twice the price.

gatos · Feb 8th, 2018, 20:47

Timing belt for the 1.9D is every 6 years or every 72,000.

The water pump is Renault one, so yes, ideally I would replace it. INA is fine. Keep an eye for a Renault kit too. I managed to get a complete kit including water pump for £40 which was not a bad deal

Gates is fine too. Never heard of Meteli, so can't really comment

candor · Feb 8th, 2018, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatos

Timing belt for the 1.9D is every 6 years or every 72,000.

The water pump is Renault one, so yes, ideally I would replace it. INA is fine. Keep an eye for a Renault kit too. I managed to get a complete kit including water pump for £40 which was not a bad deal

Gates is fine too. Never heard of Meteli, so can't really comment

Ok, so may have a bit more time, I thought the interval was 60,000 miles.

Would you have a link to the kit you got or a supplier? If it's OEM quality, hard to argue with that price.

magnuz · Feb 8th, 2018, 23:10

Gates belts are generally considered to be very good, but watch out for counterfeits...https://www.gatestechzone.com/en/pro...cation-general
so buy it from a reputable source !!

loely · Feb 9th, 2018, 11:36

I am curious if the repair points will come spot on.I tried 2 times but camshaft repair point is 2 steps off the mark for it.
Keep us posted.

baldmosher · Feb 12th, 2018, 19:12

I used Volvo kit with the discount from FRF, and an aftermarket branded (Bosch?) pump from Euro Car Parts.

Feb 8th, 2018, 20:37	#1
candor Junior Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2022 12:44 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ireland	Phase 2 1.9 diesel timing belt kit and water pump query My phase 2 V40 1.9 diesel is now at 175,000 miles and going well, I'd like to keep it that way. The timing belt was last changed at 126,000 miles so I'm figuring to change it now in good time. Local motor factors can supply INA, Gates and Contitech kits, and I can source SKF and other brands online if needed. SKF kit comes with a water pump. Gates comes with a water pump whilst the others don't but the motor factors can supply a Metelli pump. I plan on keeping the car for another few years so don't mind spending a bit to keep it going well. From reading on the forums, folks recommend for the Volvo engines not to change the water pump but as this is a Renault engine, I'm guessing that doesn't apply? Posts online seem to suggest that INA are involved in supplying Volvo with OEM parts, and being tied up with FAG, should be of decent quality, similar to SKF. Any thoughts on the above selection? I've priced Volvo parts and they are coming in at twice the price.

Feb 8th, 2018, 20:47	#2
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Timing belt for the 1.9D is every 6 years or every 72,000. The water pump is Renault one, so yes, ideally I would replace it. INA is fine. Keep an eye for a Renault kit too. I managed to get a complete kit including water pump for £40 which was not a bad deal Gates is fine too. Never heard of Meteli, so can't really comment __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Feb 12th, 2018, 19:12	#6
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	I used Volvo kit with the discount from FRF, and an aftermarket branded (Bosch?) pump from Euro Car Parts. __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

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Feb 8th, 2018, 23:10	#4
magnuz Ancient Last Online: Yesterday 17:03 Join Date: May 2012 Location: chesterfield	Gates belts are generally considered to be very good, but watch out for counterfeits...https://www.gatestechzone.com/en/pro...cation-general so buy it from a reputable source !!

Feb 9th, 2018, 11:36	#5
loely Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2018 12:57 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: heers	I am curious if the repair points will come spot on.I tried 2 times but camshaft repair point is 2 steps off the mark for it. Keep us posted.

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