AboutE. Expertise Volvo Master Mechanic (ASE Master Certified) . I can help with ALL model's of Volvo Car's made AFTER 1996. I will only answer questions on newer Volvo's 1996 AND UP . PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH YOUR QUESTION ONLY IF YOU FROM CHICAGO AREA .
Question E.
My 1999 V70 has 104,500 miles on it and I am going to replace the timing belt. Do you recommend replacing the tensioner, idler pulley, and water pump at the same time regardless of condition as relatively cheap insurance? Also, which parts need to be Volvo and which can be OEM or aftermarket? I saw an Aisin OEM pump that was half the cost of the Volvo pump. Thanks in advance
Answer replace timing belt and tensioner the tensioner brakes before belt you don't need idler pully if is not bad watter pump you don't have to change but is recommendable you can do it it will safe you labor money in future if it goes bad .stay only with original Volvo parts they will less much longer than aftermarket parts .
