How can tell my if the waterpump also by a volvo s80 2.9 L (from '99) must be renewed with a timingbelt renew at 90,000 miles (165,000 km) ??
thnx.
WW
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20 years ago
Timingbelt renew s80 2.9 L (from '99)
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20 years ago
Who can tell my if the waterpump also by a volvo s80 2.9 L (from '99) must be renewed with a timingbelt renew at 90,000 miles (165,000 km) ??
thnx. (sorry for my poor English)
WW
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No one can tell for sure. If the pump is not leaking and the bearings are smooth and tight, then it's probably OK. However you can never be
100% sure. You may put a new one in there, be really unlucky, and have it fail almost immediately.- Vote on answer
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20 years ago
No , its not a compulsory change, however the water pump along with the tensioner and idler is very much recommended to be changed with the belt.
Tim..
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Some manufacturers recommend changing the water pump at the same time as the timing belt - but not Volvo.
Mine failed 1000 miles after the 80,000 service, when the timing belt was changed.
Nothing on the Volvo service sheets about even checking the water pump!
*Griping related to my 1996 855 model*AB
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