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1999 Volvo V70 Tming Belt Tensioner

Tiny
TINABEE
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  • 1999 VOLVO V70
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,000 MILES
I had my timing belt changed at the appropriate time @a dealer (4 mos ago) but they did not change the timing belt tensioner. As a result, the tensioner broke. I have had it replaced but am wondering if there is anything I should be concerned about. Car seems to be running fine - just want some feedback about this. Should the tensioner have been changed when belt was changed? They did replace water pump. Simply confused and concerned. Put my mind at ease-please!
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 8:10 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Most manufactureres nowadays advise changeing the tensioner at the same time as the belt. I do not understand if they took the trouble to replace the water pump they didn't also replace the tensioner?. Now you have a new belt and tensioner you should have no problems untill it's due for a change again !
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 AT 10:07 AM

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