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Clan · Nov 16th, 2007, 18:37

The cambelt should be changed at 80000 miles or 8 years which ever comes first , it seems you are overdue ! As long as you stick to the manufacturers schedule and most importantly use the genuine parts ie. cam belt , and auxillary belt , and check the idler pulleys spin freely with no noise and check the water pump spins freely and smoothly and doesnt leak you wont have any problem until the next belt change ..
you don't need to change the tensioner pulley it is ultra high quality , thats why they changed it in mid 1998 model production to a replacable one , to save costs ...

Naz · Nov 18th, 2007, 10:19

Now that i've realised that the Cambelt indeed requires a change, can anyone recommend any independant garages that can do this for me in London (preferably as East as possible). Hopefully they can do the same job a little cheaper than what my local Volvo garage will (had a mild heart attack when they told me a price).
Thanks
Naz

Naz · Nov 24th, 2007, 16:26

all done. Cambelt and auxilliary belt changed for £216 (inc. vat). Braydon Motors (Independant Volvo Specialists), 020 8985 0336.

infinite · Nov 25th, 2007, 16:38

Mentioned this in another thread but I got a £500 quote from Riverside main dealer in Doncaster.

Man drives into a dealership, considers his actions and drives off again. Its a mini adventure as they say.

Nov 16th, 2007, 18:37	#11
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:41 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The cambelt should be changed at 80000 miles or 8 years which ever comes first , it seems you are overdue ! As long as you stick to the manufacturers schedule and most importantly use the genuine parts ie. cam belt , and auxillary belt , and check the idler pulleys spin freely with no noise and check the water pump spins freely and smoothly and doesnt leak you wont have any problem until the next belt change .. you don't need to change the tensioner pulley it is ultra high quality , thats why they changed it in mid 1998 model production to a replacable one , to save costs ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Nov 18th, 2007, 10:19	#12
Naz I haven't a clue - help!! Last Online: Jun 24th, 2011 11:40 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London	Now that i've realised that the Cambelt indeed requires a change, can anyone recommend any independant garages that can do this for me in London (preferably as East as possible). Hopefully they can do the same job a little cheaper than what my local Volvo garage will (had a mild heart attack when they told me a price). Thanks Naz

Nov 24th, 2007, 16:26	#13
Naz I haven't a clue - help!! Last Online: Jun 24th, 2011 11:40 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London	all done. Cambelt and auxilliary belt changed for £216 (inc. vat). Braydon Motors (Independant Volvo Specialists), 020 8985 0336.

Nov 25th, 2007, 16:38	#14
infinite Junior Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2009 23:00 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Doncaster	Mentioned this in another thread but I got a £500 quote from Riverside main dealer in Doncaster. Man drives into a dealership, considers his actions and drives off again. Its a mini adventure as they say.

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