Timing Belt Kit

volvoid · Nov 15th, 2013, 20:46

V70 2.5 5-cylinder
Which timing kit should I buy ?
Do people have a make they like or avoid, and why?
There are some temptingly cheap ones on evilbuy, but no way of knowing how old they are, so belt could be perished before the box is opened.
All advice welcome !

Kingsford G · Nov 15th, 2013, 21:31

Gates,Dayco,Contitech iz what I use and never had a trouble.As long as installed properly and the right tention they last as they should.Pay a little extra and get from local supplier mate.

volvoid · Nov 15th, 2013, 23:28

I fully agree with the sentiments - buy locally, and install properly.

Luxobarge · Nov 16th, 2013, 08:57

As above - Gates, for me. Buy from local motor factor, I wouldn't trust anything from e-bay, no matter what it said on the box, not for such an important item. Change the tensioners too.

john493 · Nov 16th, 2013, 20:40

On the 2.5, one of the easier belts to change. Plenty of info on this forum about it.
I got a genuine Volvo kit for about £95 delivered.

timpy · Nov 17th, 2013, 11:21

I got the genuine Volvo bits from FRF Volvo Swansea; with discount wasn't too expensive. Mine needed a water pump too as was weeping once I got in there.

It's not too bad a job to do, and I'd never done one myself before, only ever helped / watched / assisted / got in the way.

Paul240480 · Nov 17th, 2013, 13:26

I got the cam & aux belts from FRF Volvo, thats all I changed too

Next time, if we get that far maybe I'll do more 'bits' , but those water pumps are generally pretty bullet proof, likewise the tensioner and pulleys....... now where is that wood! lol

krussel · Nov 17th, 2013, 19:40

Had my belt, tensioners, water pump and aux belt done at a independent for £250. Being down here in rip off south east I did not think that was too bad.

Paul240480 · Nov 17th, 2013, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by krussel

Had my belt, tensioners, water pump and aux belt done at a independent for £250. Being down here in rip off south east I did not think that was too bad.

That's good, before I did just my belts I had a quote at a recommended garage. They insisted on doing 'bets and braces' so change everything...... Quote 875€😂

Kingsford G · Nov 17th, 2013, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by krussel

Had my belt, tensioners, water pump and aux belt done at a independent for £250. Being down here in rip off south east I did not think that was too bad.

All depends on mechanics attitude mate.I`d assume your bits are about £100 (done 5 volvos so far)so with a new antifreez my quote would be £210

Nov 15th, 2013, 20:46	#1
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Timing Belt Kit V70 2.5 5-cylinder Which timing kit should I buy ? Do people have a make they like or avoid, and why? There are some temptingly cheap ones on evilbuy, but no way of knowing how old they are, so belt could be perished before the box is opened. All advice welcome !

Nov 16th, 2013, 08:57	#4
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:06 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	As above - Gates, for me. Buy from local motor factor, I wouldn't trust anything from e-bay, no matter what it said on the box, not for such an important item. Change the tensioners too. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Nov 16th, 2013, 20:40	#5
john493 Spannering since birth Last Online: Jun 17th, 2024 21:56 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Oxon	Belt On the 2.5, one of the easier belts to change. Plenty of info on this forum about it. I got a genuine Volvo kit for about £95 delivered.

Nov 17th, 2013, 11:21	#6
timpy Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2020 12:12 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newport	I got the genuine Volvo bits from FRF Volvo Swansea; with discount wasn't too expensive. Mine needed a water pump too as was weeping once I got in there. It's not too bad a job to do, and I'd never done one myself before, only ever helped / watched / assisted / got in the way. __________________ 1995 (96MY I think) 850 2.5 10V manual (855)

Nov 17th, 2013, 13:26	#7
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Jun 5th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	I got the cam & aux belts from FRF Volvo, thats all I changed too Next time, if we get that far maybe I'll do more 'bits' , but those water pumps are generally pretty bullet proof, likewise the tensioner and pulleys....... now where is that wood! lol __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Nov 15th, 2013, 21:31	#2
Kingsford G Junior Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2015 20:51 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: essex	Gates,Dayco,Contitech iz what I use and never had a trouble.As long as installed properly and the right tention they last as they should.Pay a little extra and get from local supplier mate.

Nov 15th, 2013, 23:28	#3
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	I fully agree with the sentiments - buy locally, and install properly.

Nov 17th, 2013, 19:40	#8
krussel Premier Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2023 19:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: hertfordshire	Had my belt, tensioners, water pump and aux belt done at a independent for £250. Being down here in rip off south east I did not think that was too bad. __________________ 2005 C70 2.4 GT Conv (LP Turbo) 2008 Seat Ibiza FR 1.9 Tdi "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car".

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