General: 70: - Belt service.

Toplights · Apr 23rd, 2019, 10:12

I usually use genuine Volvo parts on my Mk1 V70 however being on a pension money is tight at the moment. Have any of you used and can recommend the following pattern parts.

Circoli water pump, Dayco serpentine belt, Ina drive belt tensioner, Conti Tech Timing belt kit. Total prices with good discount £211.55 pluss free post.

Genuine Volvo parts as above. £297 plus £9.50 postage. ( That does include new fixings).

Faulse economy or a bargain what's the verdict?

volvo again · Apr 23rd, 2019, 11:55

I've used Circoli thermostat without problem, Dayco belts seem to be okay as well, IMO
Remember Volvo don't actually make these parts themselves so you could just be paying for the name.
If you're looking for parts, Eurocarparts often have a discount code on their website, can save quite a bit and PFS Parts are usually quite good prices, better than main dealers anyway.

ASt85 · Apr 23rd, 2019, 12:28

If it is of interest BuyCarParts (https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/ )currently have discounts of up to 23% so a GATES Water Pump & Timing Belt Set which includes the tensioner is currently £73 and the Gates serpentine belt around £17 for your V70 - they also keep the idler wheels.
(https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/volvo/...plier%5B%5D=33

& ( https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/volvo/...ort_categories[]=305&rp=1&sort_categories[]=542 )

Which means they comes in at just under £100 delivered for genuine Gates belts and parts.

Paul240480 · Apr 23rd, 2019, 15:00

On my old 850 I got an SKF kit inc water pump. EVerything was exactly the same as the OE stuff I took off. Same part numbers etc. Only difference was the SKF stuff wasn't marked 'Volvo'.
Even in the SKF kit one of the pulleys was an INA, again same as I removed.
Can only assume that SKF make the parts for Volvo?
I got the kit from Parts for Volvo .

Toplights · Apr 23rd, 2019, 15:55

ASt85, thanks for the imfo, I tried to buy from this firm and there ordering system was a nightmare, had great difficulty paying and there system kept saying I was in another country rather than the uk. I notice this firm are in Germany, have you delt with them recently they may have ceased trading.

Toplights · Apr 23rd, 2019, 17:13

ASt85, as you where lol, tried to pay again and breezed through, it must of been something I did wrong, thanks again for you'r help.

Apr 23rd, 2019, 10:12	#1
Toplights VOC Member 23660 Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 23:18 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey View Photos By: Toplights	Belt service. I usually use genuine Volvo parts on my Mk1 V70 however being on a pension money is tight at the moment. Have any of you used and can recommend the following pattern parts. Circoli water pump, Dayco serpentine belt, Ina drive belt tensioner, Conti Tech Timing belt kit. Total prices with good discount £211.55 pluss free post. Genuine Volvo parts as above. £297 plus £9.50 postage. ( That does include new fixings). Faulse economy or a bargain what's the verdict? __________________ Old Works Motor. Malcolm and my Wheels, 1998 V70 2.5 20 Valve Auto Classic,Unmodified. Last edited by Toplights; Apr 23rd, 2019 at 12:05.

Apr 23rd, 2019, 12:28	#3
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	If it is of interest BuyCarParts (https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/ )currently have discounts of up to 23% so a GATES Water Pump & Timing Belt Set which includes the tensioner is currently £73 and the Gates serpentine belt around £17 for your V70 - they also keep the idler wheels. (https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/volvo/...plier%5B%5D=33 & ( https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/volvo/...ort_categories[]=305&rp=1&sort_categories[]=542 ) Which means they comes in at just under £100 delivered for genuine Gates belts and parts. __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

Apr 23rd, 2019, 15:00	#4
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	On my old 850 I got an SKF kit inc water pump. EVerything was exactly the same as the OE stuff I took off. Same part numbers etc. Only difference was the SKF stuff wasn't marked 'Volvo'. Even in the SKF kit one of the pulleys was an INA, again same as I removed. Can only assume that SKF make the parts for Volvo? I got the kit from Parts for Volvo . __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Apr 23rd, 2019, 15:55	#5
Toplights VOC Member 23660 Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 23:18 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey View Photos By: Toplights	ASt85, thanks for the imfo, I tried to buy from this firm and there ordering system was a nightmare, had great difficulty paying and there system kept saying I was in another country rather than the uk. I notice this firm are in Germany, have you delt with them recently they may have ceased trading. __________________ Old Works Motor. Malcolm and my Wheels, 1998 V70 2.5 20 Valve Auto Classic,Unmodified.

Apr 23rd, 2019, 17:13	#6
Toplights VOC Member 23660 Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 23:18 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey View Photos By: Toplights	ASt85, as you where lol, tried to pay again and breezed through, it must of been something I did wrong, thanks again for you'r help. __________________ Old Works Motor. Malcolm and my Wheels, 1998 V70 2.5 20 Valve Auto Classic,Unmodified. Last edited by Toplights; Apr 23rd, 2019 at 17:16.

Apr 23rd, 2019, 11:55	#2
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 14:56 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	I've used Circoli thermostat without problem, Dayco belts seem to be okay as well, IMO Remember Volvo don't actually make these parts themselves so you could just be paying for the name. If you're looking for parts, Eurocarparts often have a discount code on their website, can save quite a bit and PFS Parts are usually quite good prices, better than main dealers anyway.

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