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[SIXER]

So i going to get my waterpump,TB,Tensioner and pulleys done but i want to order them off of fcp because its cheaper then the dealership but i am worried about something breaking i don't no when the last time the pump pulleys or tensioner was done i no the tb was done at 114000KM in 03 and the car now has 250000KM in bay 13 it says change the TB every 70000miles or 5years is there any signs or symptoms i can look for on the belt and or any of the other parts i don't hear anything that sounds like a bad pulley only for a little whine that im pretty sure is the power steering pump so what do you guys think?

[DonutsDemise]

I would go with all OEM parts for a critical service like this one. order from Darrell Waltrip Volvo they give us a nice discount.

also, unless you can pinpoint where the noise is coming from none of us will be able to tell you for sure it's not something with the timing belt. however, the whining is probably from something else like the serp belt a/c bearings power steering pump or something

[Dave 54]

Change the belt, there not like the old red blocks that had non-interfering motors. If it breaks, it's way more costly to rebuild the engine than to change the belt.

But yes, look for shiney surface wear it rides on the pulley and look for dry root cracks, that's about it, but if you see those things i'd replace it ASAP.

[SIXER]

Change the belt, there not like the old red blocks that had non-interfering motors. If it breaks, it's way more costly to rebuild the engine than to change the belt.

But yes, look for shiney surface wear it rides on the pulley and look for dry root cracks, that's about it, but if you see those things i'd replace it ASAP.

so for this shiney stuff do i look on the smooth part of the belt?

[Falcone]

Just keep an eye on the tb. If it looks like shat, change it. If you change it, change everything else down there. Tb is a bizsnatch to get off the crank and back on, and the tensioner pully is a kunt to get off due to t-45 and little space. I just did mine and the last time it was done on this particular car was in 02 at 144,xxxkms. Changed it at 330,xxx kms couple weeks ago. Just be smart about it and you will be fine. The noise most likley is the power steering pump pully. How's the serp belt?



Mike

[Matty Moo]

There's huge thread that's fairly recent all about this. Take the time to read up on it, then find some others and read them.

Tensioner bolt can be a pain. Be prepared for it and it's not so hard.

The timing belt is a pain to get off, but goes on fairly easy. That's why you cut it off. You aren't reusing it.

The water pump is all by feel. I didn't have any problems, just be sure not to screw up the gasket. Don't reuse the bolts.

If it's time, then change it. Don't look for signs that it might fail.

Do it right. No second chances with it.

[SIXER]

Just keep an eye on the tb. If it looks like shat, change it. If you change it, change everything else down there. Tb is a bizsnatch to get off the crank and back on, and the tensioner pully is a kunt to get off due to t-45 and little space. I just did mine and the last time it was done on this particular car was in 02 at 144,xxxkms. Changed it at 330,xxx kms couple weeks ago. Just be smart about it and you will be fine. The noise most likley is the power steering pump pully. How's the serp belt?



Mike

yah i think i will pay someone to do it that is a sticky mess for me i don't want to fxxk anything up ill post some pics of it now in a few and tell me what you all think i don't think it looks that bad but i am goin to change it i just need a few weeks for the parts to get here but i am very nervous about something breaking . and the serp belt looks fine.

[7 VII 7]

EVERYTHING you need to know

the hard part is getting the ^ marks lined up exactly

[SIXER]

yah i think i will pay someone to do it that is a sticky mess for me i don't want to fxxk anything up ill post some pics of it now in a few and tell me what you all think i don't think it looks that bad but i am goin to change it i just need a few weeks for the parts to get here but i am very nervous about something breaking . and the serp belt looks fine.

ok here are some pics i just took them and its night so there not the best but tell me what you think<a href="http://s617.photobucket.com/albums/tt254/cabbott709/?action=view&current=carpics017.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt254/cabbott709/carpics017.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

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[7 VII 7]

what are we looking for?

[SIXER]

what are we looking for?

just to show the condition of the belt i don't no if this can help.

[7 VII 7]

these pictures are too fuzzy to make a good judgement

[SIXER]

these pictures are too fuzzy to make a good judgement

yah i thought that i will have to take some in the day.

[Matty Moo]

You already know that it needs to be replaced. Put your hand in your pants, find your nuts, then replace it. It's not that hard. I've changed worst and pulled through.

Your components have rust on them. How much salt do they dump on the roads up there? I thought Michigan was bad.

[SIXER]

You already know that it needs to be replaced. Put your hand in your pants, find your nuts, then replace it. It's not that hard. I've changed worst and pulled through.

Your components have rust on them. How much salt do they dump on the roads up there? I thought Michigan was bad.

lol yah i am goin to change it just like i said before i just need a few weeks for the parts to come in so in the mean time i don't want it to break thats all and i thought someone could tell me if its too bad to drive on thats all and yah they use alot of salt and where surrounded by salt water it is newfoundland lol

[Matty Moo]

lol yah i am goin to change it just like i said before i just need a few weeks for the parts to come in so in the mean time i don't want it to break thats all and i thought someone could tell me if its too bad to drive on thats all and yah they use alot of salt and where surrounded by salt water it is newfoundland lol

There wasn't a single punctuation mark in your whole response. Please type like a normal person. Use sentences, proper grammar and punctuation. Everybody on this site attended school.

[SIXER]

There wasn't a single punctuation mark in your whole response. Please type like a normal person. Use sentences, proper grammar and punctuation. Everybody on this site attended school.

i didn't no this was an english test look man if got nothing to say about the post don't say nothing at all i don't want your 2 cents.

[7 VII 7]

i didn't no this was an english test look man if got nothing to say about the post don't say nothing at all i don't want your 2 cents.

fatty matty is a ***... just take better pictures of your belt.. but it sounds like you need to do it because of time

[SIXER]

fatty matty is a ***... just take better pictures of your belt.. but it sounds like you need to do it because of time

Yeah i'm goin to its a shitty day here now so ill have to wait untill the weekend...and yah i agree with you he is but anyway. thanks for the help.

[wheelsup]

FYI punctuation and grammar help people understand you better and you'll probably get more responses from the more experienced people around here if you sound more educated and like an adult, not a 16 year old. Just my $0.02. Not sayin' anything just a suggestion.

Oh and I wouldn't buy from FCP, they sell aftermarket parts in their kit. If you do buy it from them I would call them directly and place your order. Also my dealer in NC is cheaper than FCP on most of their Volvo branded stuff.