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Aug 4th, 2010, 12:58 | #11 |
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Just to add to the genuineness of belt, the Volvo one I put on my dads 740 last year had white markings on the belt to line it all up, so even if it was all moved you could easily line it all up again (should be small markings on each pully too). I doubt a patent belt will have these marks.
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Aug 4th, 2010, 14:08 | #12 |
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Aug 4th, 2010, 14:15 | #13 |
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I removed the 3 screws to the cambelt cover, and have found that it has been changed, though look like it was done a while ago..I dont know if its an original volvo belt, it doesnt say volvo anywhere on it, though its width is 3/4 inch if that means anything to you lot..
It look in fair condition, this is the first time i've seen an old timing belt, its not frayed, though it has tiny brown bits on the edges amd looking under the magnifying glass you can see a few tiny hair line splits/crack around 1/2mm or so on the edges. It looks dirty/and or greasy and its tension is good, i think, (i can push on the longest bit and it will only move 1cm.... I will look for a genuine volvo part thanks again |
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Aug 4th, 2010, 16:01 | #15 |
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not critical on this engine as the water pump does not run of the cambelt,can be changed at a later date if needed without cambelt removal.
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Aug 5th, 2010, 09:34 | #16 |
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For piece of mind, my reputable mechanic will be supplying the belt as a special order, and fitting it in for me, £150 all in total, but i think i'd struggle on the crank shaft bolt, as the only tool kit i have is my dads 10+ year old spanners, sockets and wrench's from when he used to service and strip down his motorbikes back in the 80's.....
Besides, i'll be distracted from the job by brew breaks texting girlfriend etc..even the weather! i still do plugs, oil changes, filters etc all the easy maintenance stuff.. Thank you for all of your help and advice! |
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Aug 5th, 2010, 12:11 | #18 |
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Agreed, but as the aux belt has to come off anyway it makes sense to do this at the same time
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Aug 5th, 2010, 12:13 | #19 |
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Thanks for that - I feel old and decrepit now. I was one of those '80s bikers - had a Suzuki GSX750
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only takes 1 minute to drop the fan belts of,I would leave the water pump and replace if it fails in the future.
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