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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / August 20061997 960 Sedan, 150k mls; are (lots $$$), problems coming?
I love my Volvo but put, about 20-25k mls on a year am afraid of the "high" milage it is at. On a lighter note, where is a good site to buy Volvo parts and accesories? Such as touch-up paint, floor mats; the cup holder that comes out of the box (glove?) that is located between the front bucket seats, etc. Thanks so much in advance. Oh, by the way... I am a female who is in the process of getting back on my feet, both financially and personally. Therefore I am (really!), strapped financially (and, but), have no problem getting my 'hands dirty' to survive! I have the same car, just purchased about a month ago, 148K. I've put about $1000 into it so far: $400 new tires. $170 a/c recharge (turns out I didn't need it, needs a new blower motor - I'll fix later. For now, if I bang under the glove box the motor starts up) $125 egr check valve timing belt, etc. $350. All prices include labor. Runs like a champ now. Hopefully, it'll stay that way. Just make sure that timing belt get's changed every 70k miles. I found the cheapest parts at eeuroparts.com. Brought them to a local mechanic and he installed. Good luck. > I love my Volvo but put, about 20-25k mls on a year am afraid of the > "high" milage it is at. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > personally. Therefore I am (really!), strapped financially (and, but), > have no problem getting my 'hands dirty' to survive! fcpgroton.com for everything mechanical, vlvworld.com for everything else > I have the same car, just purchased about a month ago, 148K. I've put > about $1000 into it so far: $400 new tires. $170 a/c recharge (turns [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > personally. Therefore I am (really!), strapped financially (and, but), > > have no problem getting my 'hands dirty' to survive! Thanks! I bought the car 3 years ago w/ 82k miles on it. I am the second owner. The first one was 'a lease'. I have not changed the timing belt since I have owned it and do not have repair records from the Lease. How do I (will I), know when and if (now?), I need to change the timing belt!?! How much did you pay for your car? How is the interior? Is the body in good shape? K-- > I have the same car, just purchased about a month ago, 148K. I've put > about $1000 into it so far: $400 new tires. $170 a/c recharge (turns [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > personally. Therefore I am (really!), strapped financially (and, but), > > have no problem getting my 'hands dirty' to survive! Change that belt immediately, if not sooner. If it goes you will need to replace the whole engine. All the best, Peter. 700/900/90 Register Keeper, Volvo Owners Club (UK). > Thanks! > I bought the car 3 years ago w/ 82k miles on it. I am the second owner. [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] >> > personally. Therefore I am (really!), strapped financially (and, but), >> > have no problem getting my 'hands dirty' to survive! Oh my God!... What is the minimum, (I am SOOO frickin' broke!), that i can do. In other words, can i JUST replace the timing belt? Also, is this something that (a smart, resourceful... survivor) person can do? HELP! K-- > Change that belt immediately, if not sooner. If it goes you will need to > replace the whole engine. [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > >> > personally. Therefore I am (really!), strapped financially (and, but), > >> > have no problem getting my 'hands dirty' to survive! You can replace the timing belt as a matter of urgency, then do other items as they become necessary or when you can afford to do them. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys by spinning them and listening for growling bearings. If they spin nice and quiet then leave them until they start to growl or stiffen up. Water pump needs to be checked to see if wear is developing, feel the bearing for quietness and no stiffening up. If OK then leave till it starts to present a problem. The belt can be changed by someone as you describe (smart, resourceful...survivor). Using your skills and common sense you should be able to maintain this magnificent motor for quite a few years yet. All the best, Peter. 700/900/90 Register Keeper, Volvo Owners Club (UK). > Oh my God!... What is the minimum, (I am SOOO frickin' broke!), that i > can do. In other words, can i JUST replace the timing belt? Also, is [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] >> >> > but), >> >> > have no problem getting my 'hands dirty' to survive! I recently had the "Serpentine" belt replaced... a friend (non mechanically blessed!), just told me that this 'included' the Timing belt?!?!? > Change that belt immediately, if not sooner. If it goes you will need to > replace the whole engine. [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > >> > personally. Therefore I am (really!), strapped financially (and, but), > >> > have no problem getting my 'hands dirty' to survive! > I recently had the "Serpentine" belt replaced... a friend (non > mechanically blessed!), just told me that this 'included' the Timing > belt?!?!? Actually the two belts have only the crankshaft in common. Tell us where you're located in general and perhaps someone can refer you to a reputable shop. Bob  SignatureThe goal when driving is to miss the maximum number of objects. I am located in Manatee County, FL; this is the west coast. Thanks. > > I recently had the "Serpentine" belt replaced... a friend (non > > mechanically blessed!), just told me that this 'included' the Timing [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Bob > Thanks! > I bought the car 3 years ago w/ 82k miles on it. I am the second owner. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > good shape? > K-- The timing belt should have been changed (70k miles) just before you bought it. Look for a sticker on the timing belt cover or air filter box lid indicating replacement. If it was, then the belt replacement is due again, but it is not really urgent. However, don't put it off too long, or you'll be looking at the cost of an engine, instead of a timing belt. If the belt has never been changed, then you're literally living on borrowed time - it could break at any moment. An experienced Volvo mechanic should be able to tell by looking at the belt whether it's the original one. But it can't be repeated too many times - Do not ignore this service or you'll be sorry. SignatureMike F. Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont. Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly. (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.) |
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