Timing belt replacement.

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Post 431161 by jotter22 on 2011-11-30 12:32:49

Hello guys just wondered what the changing intervals are for a 99 c70 t5 cambelt change and are any other parts recomended changing at the same time. Thanks, Tony.

Post 431285 by foammanmark on 2011-11-30 17:57:37

I'm having my 97 V70 T5 cambelt changed tomorrow, and I was told they need doing on my car at 80k, and 160k( mines done 157k). Presume that your's is the same?

Post 431305 by Kingsford G on 2011-11-30 18:14:38

You wanna change the water pump as well and make sure they fit a full kit.Just done on my 850,easiest cambelt chnge ever 2hours tops.

Post 431317 by foammanmark on 2011-11-30 18:26:52

[quote=Kingsford G;431305]You wanna change the water pump as well and make sure they fit a full kit.Just done on my 850,easiest cambelt chnge ever 2hours tops.[/quote] Thanks for the tip, and I'll mention that when I take it in. Bracing myself for a sizeable bill, with a service/cambelt and the PCV all being done.

Post 431318 by daza-b on 2011-11-30 18:27:45

better than the bill for a new engine tho bud ;) lol

Post 431324 by foammanmark on 2011-11-30 18:33:58

[quote=dazab;431318]better than the bill for a new engine tho bud ;) lol[/quote] Exactly. I've not used it since I drove it Home on Saturday, as I want the work doing before I use it more regularly.

Post 431325 by daza-b on 2011-11-30 18:35:58

[quote=foammanmark;431324]Exactly. I've not used it since I drove it Home on Saturday, as I want the work doing before I use it more regularly.[/quote] dont blame you mate, i know the timing belt is well over due on my XLT but hoping it lasts long enough for me to put the 2.4t in hehe