V70 - Cambelt change £?

[abw280]

My V70 (2007 2.4d) is due for its 1st cambelt change.

Any ideas on cost from Volvo dealer and Indy?

Also any other items to be changed at the same time (water pump, rollers etc)

Cheers

[Roger Woods]

Just had mine (05 Auto 163) done at 125000 miles and it was 305 at an indi

[T5R+]

Dealer supplied belt kit = £92

Indy (Volvo specialist) fitting = £65

Do not see reason to complete water pump nor use a franchised dealer.

[oldnewbie]

It's listed at less than 1 hour to change, and this was confirmed when indie did my S80.

[abw280]

Thanks for the reply's - gives me something to aim for when I get a price from the stealers!

[dave_s13]

When I had my V70 I seem to remember there is no real need to change the water pump and it's also a doddle of a job for someone who's done a few.

[mdmuddin]

Hi and sorry for resurrecting this old thread. Can I ask you who the Volvo-specialist indy is who did the cam-belt change?
Mine is up for change (2006 XC70) and I would like to get it done for a similar price to yours. I'm in North London but don't mind travelling a bit to save a few bob.

Thanks.

[confused_buyer]

Cmabelt with tensioner change on these books at 1.2 or 1.3 hours depending on whether old/new V70. I've seen experience mechanics who have done one before do them in 40 minutes - they are just about the easiest and quickest cambelt to change you can imagine.

If you consider a typical independent garage charges £50/hour then there is really no reason why it should cost more than £60-£70 in labour. The kits can easily be bought for £70-£80 from the usual Eurocaparts like places.

There really is no reason why a cambelt change for a D5 should cost over £150 if you shop around.

[Hainey]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

confused_buyer said:

Cmabelt with tensioner change on these books at 1.2 or 1.3 hours depending on whether old/new V70. I've seen experience mechanics who have done one before do them in 40 minutes - they are just about the easiest and quickest cambelt to change you can imagine.

If you consider a typical independent garage charges £50/hour then there is really no reason why it should cost more than £60-£70 in labour. The kits can easily be bought for £70-£80 from the usual Eurocaparts like places.

There really is no reason why a cambelt change for a D5 should cost over £150 if you shop around.

The only thing id say is that I would only buy genuine OE Volvo for the belts and tensioners.

True, but with one exception. Gates give a lifetime warranty on their kit. Thats better than Volvo!

[morgrp]

Volvo tensioners are better than most but as a rule I fit tensioners as a must (as they come with the belt kit anyway) and water pump every other change - depends how flush you're feeling and how many miles the car has done.

[Andy Meads]

Apologies for the diversion, but this thread just came up in a search I did and so I thought some of the resident Volvoscienti might be able to assist.

I am considering a V70 or XC70 as a work horse / dog car. Given the remit, I am looking at high milers. They appear to wear the miles well, but a lot of them look to be due a cambelt change. It seems the interval is 100k and I'd like to find one that has been done or else I will factor the cost into my negotiations if the car is about due or overdue. Am I about right with the 100k interval? Google says so, but you do see differences of opinion and I am not interested in chancing it. If anything, I'd do it early.

While I am at it, I have no particular need for a diesel, although most of these cars are diesels. Is the petrol 2.5T reliable? I'd expect it to be thirsty, of course! I favour a manual as I believe the Geartronic boxes are a bit prone to failure. Any contrary views on that?

Thanks,

Andy

Edited by Andy Meads on Sunday 30th October 12:48

[Hainey]

The 100k or 9 year (from memory) is correct.

Worth changing the alternator clutch bearing at the same time. If it siezes it takes out the timing belt. Listen for a high pitched scree noise on cold start to tell you it wants done.

[George111]

Mine was £250 including a genuine Volvo belt and tensioner kit, about 2 years ago. I had to replace the aux drive belt later on so wish I'd had that done at the same time.

[mungral]

Andy Meads said:

Apologies for the diversion, but this thread just came up in a search I did and so I thought some of the resident Volvoscienti might be able to assist.

I am considering a V70 or XC70 as a work horse / dog car. Given the remit, I am looking at high milers. They appear to wear the miles well, but a lot of them look to be due a cambelt change. It seems the interval is 100k and I'd like to find one that has been done or else I will factor the cost into my negotiations if the car is about due or overdue. Am I about right with the 100k interval? Google says so, but you do see differences of opinion and I am not interested in chancing it. If anything, I'd do it early.

While I am at it, I have no particular need for a diesel, although most of these cars are diesels. Is the petrol 2.5T reliable? I'd expect it to be thirsty, of course! I favour a manual as I believe the Geartronic boxes are a bit prone to failure. Any contrary views on that?

Thanks,

Andy

Edited by Andy Meads on Sunday 30th October 12:48

my 2004 XC70 2.5T has reached 250,000 km and still feels nice to drive. Had a couple of issues; water pump went at about 150,000. main computer failed at 200,000 (AUS$ 1800). Auto gearbox 'clunks' hard into lower gear sometimes after coasting to a junction. Reasonable economy, I average about 9-10 litres per 100 km (whatever that is in mpg) although i do very little town driving.

Edited by mungral on Friday 11th November 07:09