XC70 Engine write off due to Aux Belt/Timing Belt Failure - Page 5

Model flyer · May 25th, 2016, 15:47

Ok, so any companies that you know of that you would recommend? I am based in Camberley, Surrey so nearby would be good, but willing to ship the car.[/QUOTE]

The last re-built engine I bought was years ago so cant recommend any particular firm but do be careful and check specs thoroughly. I would also ask to see the workshop as any self respecting company will have nothing to hide.

RM955I · May 25th, 2016, 20:52

As said, too many companies rip an engine out of a scrapper and call it reconditioned. I'd check what a recon actually means: you used to get 'short' engines where pistons and rings had been replaced as a matter of course, valves checked etc; and, full recons where the whole engine was stripped and rebuilt having had tolerances checked.

davidsmith1307 · May 27th, 2016, 13:04

Just contacted Volvo Customer Services.
No recalls outstanding for my vehicle but there is an outstanding 'Service Campaign' related to the hydraulic belt tensioner.
My 'preferred' dealer will contact me directly. Free of charge.
Soon I hope....

Clan · May 27th, 2016, 14:39

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Originally Posted by davidsmith1307

Just contacted Volvo Customer Services.
No recalls outstanding for my vehicle but there is an outstanding 'Service Campaign' related to the hydraulic belt tensioner.
My 'preferred' dealer will contact me directly. Free of charge.
Soon I hope....

yes that needs to be done as soon as 54000 miles is reached , likely to fail sometime after that and before it is due to be replaced at 108000 miles or 10 years . .

davidsmith1307 · May 27th, 2016, 15:34

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Originally Posted by Clan

yes that needs to be done as soon as 54000 miles is reached , likely to fail sometime after that and before it is due to be replaced at 108000 miles or 10 years . .

I'm on 92k. It appears that unless you go to a dealer you don't hear about it.
Have to wait until the 6th to get it done. Going to be stressing now...

May 25th, 2016, 15:47	#41
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Ok, so any companies that you know of that you would recommend? I am based in Camberley, Surrey so nearby would be good, but willing to ship the car.[/QUOTE] The last re-built engine I bought was years ago so cant recommend any particular firm but do be careful and check specs thoroughly. I would also ask to see the workshop as any self respecting company will have nothing to hide. __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

May 25th, 2016, 20:52	#42
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	As said, too many companies rip an engine out of a scrapper and call it reconditioned. I'd check what a recon actually means: you used to get 'short' engines where pistons and rings had been replaced as a matter of course, valves checked etc; and, full recons where the whole engine was stripped and rebuilt having had tolerances checked. __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

May 27th, 2016, 13:04	#43
davidsmith1307 Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2021 16:23 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire	Just contacted Volvo Customer Services. No recalls outstanding for my vehicle but there is an outstanding 'Service Campaign' related to the hydraulic belt tensioner. My 'preferred' dealer will contact me directly. Free of charge. Soon I hope.... __________________ XC70 D5 SE 2011MY

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