Buying a car is a big budget for many of us, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your motor vehicle, and for some routine service acts the bill can be quite high. It is consequently logical to ask yourself when is the right time to accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to describe to you when to replace the timing belt on your volvo v90? For that, first of all, we are going to find out why it is necessary to do this work of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your volvo v90 , then, we are going to fairly quickly demonstrate to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a volvo v90.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an volvo v90?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a volvo v90 represents an enormous budget, so we figure out that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to figure out the benefit of this fix, so we will fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.
Your volvo v90’s timing belt function
The timing of a volvo v90 has an essential function in the smooth running of your engine. In fact, it will have the mission to synchronize the valves and pistons, and to make the link between the camshaft, the water pump, the crankshaft and the injection pump . It will enable the engine unit to work effectively, and avoid any risk of engine breakage. The shorter the distance your vehicle travels, the more your belt will be solicited when starting the engine unit.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?
The issue with the timing of a volvo v90 is that it is internal to the engine unit. And therefore, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually verify its condition. So you might presume that this belt is just an unimportant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are substantial. If the timing of your volvo v90 breaks, you will most definitely have to replace the engine of this one. In fact, the pistons will hit the valves and damage them, and the camshaft will as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more serious the outcomes are. It is consequently crucial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its volvo v90?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a volvo v90? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we revealed above, we must not miss on the replacement of this part. The more we advance in time the more the manufacturers improve the timing belt and normally the more recent your volvo v90 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, look at your volvo v90’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve before you do the timing . Generally, timing belts have a life of 5 to 10 years and a maximum mileage between 80, 000 and 200, 000km .
How to replace the timing belt of an volvo v90?
As the timing belt of a volvo v90 represents a high budget, one can rationally question if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Unfortunately it is very difficult to access and only the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this process, we will nevertheless fairly quickly describe the different steps to be accomplished to change this timing belt:
- Place the volvo v90 on stands, and based on your engine unit you may have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To get this done, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine unit elements remain in the right position, otherwise your engine unit will break. Remove the other elements that bother you (damper pulley for example).
- Remove the old distribution after loosening the tension rollers. Before positioning the new one, you must take out all the tensioning rollers and the water pump.
- Place the new water pump.
- Install the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Install the new distribution of your volvo v90 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as outlined by the manufacturer’s data.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Verify that the engine unit is running effectively.
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Changing the timing belt how much does it cost?
And finally, we’ll try to give you an idea of the price if you want to change the timing belt of your volvo v90 . Be aware that if you do it at the mechanic of the brand or at a motor vehicle center like Feu Vert the price can vary a lot, but generally speaking we estimate that the price of the distribution varies between 400 and 900 euros , based on the place where you do it and your engine unit. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
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