Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Volvo S70

The contact owns a 1999 Volvo S70. While traveling 45 mph, the contact noticed that the ets warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the computer software needed to be upgraded. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 133,000. Updated 04/11/12 the consumer stated the camshaft seal, idler pulley, tensioner and water pump needed to be replaced.

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Replaced timing belt at 76,000 mi. Per Volvo maintenance schedule. At 107,000 mi. Timing belt tensioner and pulley failure resulting in timing belt slipping off and causing massive valve damage. Thankfully, Volvo of na service stepped up as did darell waltrip Volvo and helped to cover over half of the $4,600 in damage that was caused. Still I was stuck with a $2,000 unexpected repair bill. Attention - 1998 Volvo S70 owners and all interference engine owners with timing belts note replace your tensioners and pulleys when you replace the belt.

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I have had multiple problems with this car: 1) engine/throttle system: a) intermittently, the car will not start when the engine is warm, whether from driving or it is a hot day. I had it towed to the Volvo dealer from my garage when it had <20k miles and was told that I was not driving it hard enough. They advised that the engine had to be blown out and suggested that I rev-up the engine while the car was in park to clean it out. That did not help. I have had the car serviced multiple times. The problem had gotten so bad, that the car began stalling while I was driving it, particularly, if I stopped for a traffic light or turned a corner. I paid $1,500 in January 2005 to have it repaired again, and now the problem is back. The Volvo dealer is useless. B) the engine either leaks or burns oil. I will intermittently hear a clicking noise to find out that all of the oil is gone. The oil light does not come on. I routinely have to add 3-4 quarts of oil. 2) safety features: the rearview mirror broke off in my hand and I was told by the dealer that it was a safety feature. When it broke off, it left a metal spike sticking out that would have done far more damage in an accident than the mirror. The child lock on the rear center seat belt failed. I took it to the dealer and was told that I was pulling the belt too tight and it was supposed to have some "give". Of course, I know that the child seat is not supposed to wiggle around in the back seat, so I insisted that it be replaced. Body: the mechanisms to hold up the trunk lid no longer function. The latch to release the hood has had to be replaced.

My wife's car ('98 S70 t5) stop last week. I took it to the dealer and they said that the tensioner seized up. This caused major damage to the engine about $3500 worth. I got the timing belt changed at 71,000 on the recommendation of the dealership so this type of problem would not happen, but it did anyway. The car now has 108,000 miles. Volvo's corporate customer service called me today and said the they are not responsible due to the mileage of the car and it is far out of warranty. I am awaiting a response from the dealership. Searching the web I have found numerous postings of similar compliants with the tensioner. Something must be done to correct this problem.

Failure of cam belt adjuster, at speed with no warning and total loss of engine power and ancillary equipment.

While driving down I-85 s. On 12/30/04 in my 1998 Volvo s-70 the tensioner wheel exploded causing the timing belt to disengage from the engine thus loosing all engine power at 70 mph without warning and doing over 2000. Oo dollars worth of engine damage. From examination of the defective part, the goove guides just shattered leaving no grooves for belt guidance.

Consumer 1998 S70 engine has failed on two different occasions, timing belt serpentine belt has been replaced. ***** the consumer believed this was a premature failure. The water pump was leaking. The front spring seat was replaced.

Electrical problems since shortly after purchase of vehicle, to dealer 25 times. Dashboard light would come on, indicating that headlights were not working when in fact they were. Dealer stated vehicle had a bulb and socket problem, taillight bulb failed, signal lights flash very fast, side signals sockets and bulbs shorted, 4 running light contacts melted, front headlight shorted, left front headlight inoperable, and bulb indicator illuminated. Door locks inoperable, windows would not go up, master window control switch faulty, and speakers distorted. Seat belt plastic part cracked. Transmission sticks on lowe gear, happened twice. Gas light comes on even when tank is full. Washer fluid inidcator illuminated, washer jets inoperable, wiper blads replaced, right side mirror did not adjust all the way out. Front and rear brake pads worn, rotors replaced, brakes cause screeching noises. Engine light illuminated, cable under engine loose. Humming noise while driving, dealer replaced right front hub, left and right front stabilizer links. Mudflaps loose. Evap valve replaced.