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    timing belts/brands

    what brands are there,good an lower quality...dont have a record of when the volvo t5 had a cam belt,so am going to check an see if it says volvo on there or another brand..may hint to if its been done or not..


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    Re: timing belts/brands

    Vovlo have an excellent service history computer system. If the car has any history with main dealer at all, it will be on thier screens. Ring any main dealer in the country. Worth a check.

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    Re: timing belts/brands

    Quote Originally Posted by Trevhib View Post
    Vovlo have an excellent service history computer system. If the car has any history with main dealer at all, it will be on thier screens. Ring any main dealer in the country. Worth a check.

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    Re: timing belts/brands

    Gates belts are the ones really to go for as they are OE for a lot of cars.

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    Re: timing belts/brands

    Quote Originally Posted by Bigfoot View Post
    Gates belts are the ones really to go for as they are OE for a lot of cars.
    double thumbs up......

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    Re: timing belts/brands

    Quote Originally Posted by Bigfoot View Post
    Gates belts are the ones really to go for as they are OE for a lot of cars.
    Thirded!!!

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    Re: timing belts/brands

    I always use gates timing belts

    If in doubt replace it imo. It may be a big bill if it snaps!

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    Re: timing belts/brands

    Quote Originally Posted by Brigsy View Post
    I always use gates timing belts

    If in doubt replace it imo. It may be a big bill if it snaps!

    to right JB...cheers fella..

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