A couple of questions

paolo · Apr 14th, 2012, 11:50

I have just bought a 2002 2.5 V70 and have a couple of questions.
Just behind the sunroof, there is a square box in the headlining, what is this?
Also, in my previous car, (1997 V70), the cambelt change was at 80000 miles, but in the Haynes manual for my new one it says 108000, (or 10 years), is this correct? I would have thought it would still be 80000 miles.
Also, do the tailgate struts from a 1997 model fit a 2002 model?, as the 2002 car needs new ones and the struts in my 1997 car are new, it would be great to be able to just swap them over.

Georgeandkira · Apr 14th, 2012, 13:25

Hello, Your lift supports will not swap between P1 and P2. Many people say that the increase in service life of the cam belt was made to lower the projected maintenance costs on paper. The 80K life was a cautious call. I would guess many a mechanic has seen timing hardware with the higher mileage. I never looked for or noticed the square box you mentioned. When I go out I'll take a look. Kira

paolo · Apr 14th, 2012, 14:17

Thanks Kira, I'm thinking, as the car is now 10 years old, it would be wise to get the belt changed.

xc70jason · Apr 14th, 2012, 23:34

Hi,
The square box in the head lining is to do with the alarm system.

Check your manual,it'll tell you a bit more about it,it's clever stuff.

Jason

Apr 14th, 2012, 11:50	#1
paolo Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2015 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kent	A couple of questions I have just bought a 2002 2.5 V70 and have a couple of questions. Just behind the sunroof, there is a square box in the headlining, what is this? Also, in my previous car, (1997 V70), the cambelt change was at 80000 miles, but in the Haynes manual for my new one it says 108000, (or 10 years), is this correct? I would have thought it would still be 80000 miles. Also, do the tailgate struts from a 1997 model fit a 2002 model?, as the 2002 car needs new ones and the struts in my 1997 car are new, it would be great to be able to just swap them over. Last edited by paolo; Apr 14th, 2012 at 12:00.

Apr 14th, 2012, 13:25	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 14:59 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Hello, Your lift supports will not swap between P1 and P2. Many people say that the increase in service life of the cam belt was made to lower the projected maintenance costs on paper. The 80K life was a cautious call. I would guess many a mechanic has seen timing hardware with the higher mileage. I never looked for or noticed the square box you mentioned. When I go out I'll take a look. Kira

Apr 14th, 2012, 14:17	#3
paolo Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2015 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kent	Thanks Kira, I'm thinking, as the car is now 10 years old, it would be wise to get the belt changed.

Apr 14th, 2012, 23:34	#4
xc70jason Premier Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Land of Roaming Donkey's	Hi, The square box in the head lining is to do with the alarm system. Check your manual,it'll tell you a bit more about it,it's clever stuff. Jason

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