What can I expect to pay

[chrisf1]

What can I expect to pay for labour to have timing belt, water pump tensioners etc changed on my 2006 D5 XC90 thanks Chris

[mr tickle]

Originally Posted by chrisf1

What can I expect to pay for labour to have timing belt, water pump tensioners etc changed on my 2006 D5 XC90 thanks Chris

I had a quote from Volvo recently for an all belt change with tensioner and pulley at £474

It has been said on here that you you shouldn't change the water pump unless you are having problems with it. The replacement pump (if non volvo) is often of a poorer quality and may cause problems.

[XC90Mk1]

Originally Posted by chrisf1

What can I expect to pay for labour to have timing belt, water pump tensioners etc changed on my 2006 D5 XC90 thanks Chris

I did mine myself in the drive, as cam belts etc go it’s a pretty easy job so worth considering. I would imagine if you were doing it on a refgular basis you would be doing the whole lot in 1.5 hours with absolute ease!

Everyone tells you to not change the water pump. There is lots of Volvo ‘Lore’ BS out there. I think what people forget is this.
- the belt is changed at 108K, so even if it is good there is no guarantee that it will be at 216,000 miles (next change).
- genuine pumps are only about £60 all in.
- it’s a 10 minute job.

To not change the pump you must be totally poor (which is fine) or be very open about a potential breakdown etc., so ignore what people say.

1.5hours Labour and £125 quid or so for genuine kit. £250-350 all in.

One bit of advice I will give is that people are right not to remove a top quality water pump then replace with a pattern part, get genuine Volvo.

[oragex]

Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

To not change the pump you must be totally poor (which is fine) or be very open about a potential breakdown etc., so ignore what people say.

The Volvo water pumps are a different thing than say, a BMW or Honda water pump. The original Volvo ones last over 200000 miles with the right coolant. Most Volvo dealers suggest replacing the original pump at the second timing belt only, so it's not BS. Of course, anyone is free to replace the parts they want, only a water pump is not that easy to remove, and of course it adds a coolant drain and correct burp procedure. It's NOT a 10 minutes job by any standard.

[Danielpsmith]

If it helps my broken engine that came out of mine was on 193000 miles and the water pump was still perfectly smooth on it.

[cheshired5]

Oh go on then, I'll bite....

Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

Everyone tells you to not change the water pump. There is lots of Volvo ‘Lore’ BS out there.

Not BS at all. Find a forum thread where the original pump has failed before the second timing belt change when all belt and pulleys have been changed on schedule. .

Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

the belt is changed at 108K, so even if it is good there is no guarantee that it will be at 216,000 miles (next change).

Simple answer..... Yes it will be fine.
Never even considered changing the pump on several 200+k D5s with their original pump.

Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

To not change the pump you must be totally poor

Lol, not true. Much like prematurely changing a pump only a third into its life doesn't mean you're rich.
Not changing the pump just means that you understand and appreciate its quality and the many years and examples of non failure.
By your rationale, someone who doesn't change their tyres or their oil every 3000 must be poor.

Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

One bit of advice I will give is that people are right not to remove a top quality water pump then replace with a pattern part, get genuine Volvo.

It has a reputation for being a top quality pump because it does not need changing.
If you do change it at 96k, you're relegating it to being a bog standard, average pump.
You can't have it both ways.

For all of your sage advice, not a single mention of the auxiliary belt and pulleys which will trash your engine long before a water pump will.

I also noticed that you didn't mention changing the alternator clutch pulley.
Now that is a D5 killer with plenty of examples and would be a much better use of your money..... assuming you're rich enough.

[oragex]

I would add that it costs nothing to just spin the pump by hand while the belt is off. A 2 seconds check that should give a good idea about the pump condition.

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by oragex

I would add that it costs nothing to just spin the pump by hand while the belt is off. A 2 seconds check that should give a good idea about the pump condition.

Agreed.
I don't think anyone has suggested that it shouldn't be replaced under any circumstances more that it's not necessary to replace it in nearly all circumstances.

In my timing belt video and with every timing belt change, I check the coolant pump and I'm happy with it.

[XJSDriver]

Did my timing belt at 95K - checked the water pump as suggested, all good.
Now at 145K all fine.

BTW I did change Auxiliary belt and tensioner but have yet to change Alternator clutch pulley - hmmm, I need to check it!

I love this car - my wife does most of the driving, around 25K per year and apart from servicing no additional major costs. I did change the gearbox fluid at around 90K so this must have helped. I do have the rocker cover leak around the swirl arm but this has been same for nearly 70K so not in a hurry to fix it!!

I think they do like being driven which is possibly why ours is doing so well - I am not sure would be the same if you are just pottering about.