1996 t5 timing belt change

[volvot5boy]

I have a 1996 t5 wich had a timing belt change at 65000mls, could anybody advise me when it would next need changing?

[BlackBeast]

I have a 1996 t5 wich had a timing belt change at 65000mls, could anybody advise me when it would next need changing?

Its every 80k iirc, 65k seems awfully early though.

[volvot5boy]

That's what i thought. I bought the car with 72k so it was done before i bought it. I don't know if i should just get it done again just incase. I've been quoted £80, this sounds a bit cheap to me but it is from a volvo specealist.

[BlackBeast]

All depends what they change, if its both belts and the tensioners and idlers then its very cheap especially if it includes the actual parts.

[jim_from_surrey]

I've Been Quoted Twice That!!

[wright_t5]

Continuing this thread, what are peoples apinion on changing the pulleys, tensioner during a timing belt change???

I know that garages now change as a matter of course, mainly to save any un-necessary warranty claims for failing pulleys, but what are peoples experience with Volvo gear???

Mine needs a change and just wonered if it is time or do I not need to worry??

Oh, she has done 150,000 now..... so it's the second change

[Al115]

Change them... I haven't heard of any failures myself, but for the money, is it really worth the risk?