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Timing Belt - 960 850 S70 V70 C70

Continental TB252 - 121888

Item Number
121888
Brand
Continental
Mfr Part Number
TB252
Brand Classification
AMR
Units Per Car
1
Warranty
One Year Parts Warranty
Country of Origin
Germany
Product Group
Repair & maintenance
OE References
Genuine Volvo - 271856

Product Description

Replacing the timing belt on your Volvo can alleviate many fears and concerns, especially if you’re gearing up for an adventure or trip. If you just purchased a Volvo and you’re unsure when the timing belt was replaced we recommend erring on the side of caution and replacing.

Timing belt kits normally consist of a timing belt, idler pulley, and tensioner. The timing belt races around these pulleys and gears keeping the valvetrain of your engine in check. The timing belt plays a critical role in your cooling system too. Timing belts often drive the water pump for your Volvo’s engine. If any of these components fail, the damage can be catastrophic to your cylinder head and internal engine components. 

Timing belt intervals range from 70K-110K miles, depending on which model you have.

While it is possible to replace the timing belt on its own, we strongly recommend replacing the associated components that support the timing belt as well such as tensioner/idler pulleys and water pump.  There’s nothing worse than paying a technician, or spending an afternoon replacing a timing belt only to have a bearing fail soon after. 

Product Fitment Notes & Potential Issues

1994 850 models used 2 different timing belt configurations.
This belt fits 1994 850 models with engine serial number 131155 and higher.

1998 S70/C70/V70/XC/R models also used 2 different timing belt configurations. This belt fits 1998 models up to engine serial number 1266127


1993-1994 960 models used 2 different timing belt configurations. This belt fits 1993-1994 960 models with engine serial number 131035 and higher. To ensure correct part ordering please check the serial number of your motor before ordering.

To ensure correct part ordering please check the serial number of your motor before ordering.

Vehicle Fitment Guide

YearMakeModelTrimChassisBodystyleEngineFuelsysDriveTransmission
1997VOLVO850GLTP804 DR SEDANB5254TME4.4FWDAW50-42
1997VOLVO850GLTP805 DR WAGONB5254TME4.4FWDAW50-42
1997VOLVO850NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSME4.3FWDAW50-42
1997VOLVO850NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSME4.3FWDM56
1997VOLVO850NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSME4.3FWDAW50-42
1997VOLVO850NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSME4.3FWDM56
1997VOLVO850RP804 DR SEDANB5234T5ME4.3FWDAW50-42
1997VOLVO850RP805 DR WAGONB5234T5ME4.3FWDAW50-42
1997VOLVO850T5P804 DR SEDANB5234FTME4.3FWDAW50-42
1997VOLVO850T5P805 DR WAGONB5234FTME4.3FWDAW50-42
1996VOLVO850NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSME4.3FWDAW50-42
1996VOLVO850NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSME4.3FWDM56
1996VOLVO850NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSME4.3FWDAW50-42
1996VOLVO850NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSME4.3FWDM56
1996VOLVO850RP804 DR SEDANB5234T5ME4.3FWDAW50-42
1996VOLVO850RP805 DR WAGONB5234T5ME4.3FWDAW50-42
1996VOLVO850TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5234FTME4.3FWDAW50-42
1996VOLVO850TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5234FTME4.3FWDAW50-42
1995VOLVO850NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSME4.3FWDAW50-42
1995VOLVO850NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSLH 3.2FWDM56
1995VOLVO850NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSME4.3FWDM56
1995VOLVO850NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSME4.3FWDAW50-42
1995VOLVO850NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSLH 3.2FWDM56
1995VOLVO850NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSME4.3FWDM56
1995VOLVO850RP804 DR SEDANB5234FTME4.3FWDAW50-42
1995VOLVO850RP805 DR WAGONB5234FTME4.3FWDAW50-42
1995VOLVO850TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5234FTME4.3FWDAW50-42
1995VOLVO850TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5234FTME4.3FWDAW50-42
1994VOLVO850NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSLH 3.2FWDAW50-42
1994VOLVO850NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSLH 3.2FWDM56
1994VOLVO850NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSLH 3.2FWDAW50-42
1994VOLVO850NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSLH 3.2FWDM56
1994VOLVO850TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5234FTME4.3FWDAW50-42
1994VOLVO850TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5234FTME4.3FWDM56
1994VOLVO850TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5234FTME4.3FWDAW50-42
1994VOLVO850TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5234FTME4.3FWDM56
1994VOLVO960NON-TURBO9004 DR SEDANB6304FSME1.8RWDAW30-40
1994VOLVO960NON-TURBO9005 DR WAGONB6304FSME1.8RWDAW30-40
1993VOLVO960NON-TURBO9004 DR SEDANB6304FSME1.8RWDAW30-40
1993VOLVO960NON-TURBO9005 DR WAGONB6304FSME1.8RWDAW30-40
1998VOLVOC70TURBOP802 DR CONVB5234T3ME4.4FWDAW50-42
1998VOLVOC70TURBOP802 DR CONVB5234T3ME4.4FWDM56
1998VOLVOC70TURBOP802 DR CONVB5254TME4.4FWDAW50-42
1998VOLVOC70TURBOP802 DR COUPEB5234T3ME4.4FWDAW50-42
1998VOLVOC70TURBOP802 DR COUPEB5234T3ME4.4FWDM56
1998VOLVOC70TURBOP802 DR COUPEB5254TME4.4FWDAW50-42
1998VOLVOS70GLTP804 DR SEDANB5254TME4.4FWDAW50-42
1998VOLVOS70NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSME4.4FWDAW50-42
1998VOLVOS70NON-TURBOP804 DR SEDANB5254FSME4.4FWDM56
1998VOLVOS70T5P804 DR SEDANB5234T3ME4.4FWDAW50-42
1998VOLVOS70T5P804 DR SEDANB5234T3ME4.4FWDM56
1998VOLVOV70AWDP805 DR WAGONB5254TME4.4AWDAW42 AWD
1998VOLVOV70GLTP805 DR WAGONB5254TME4.4FWDAW50-42
1998VOLVOV70NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSME4.4FWDAW50-42
1998VOLVOV70NON-TURBOP805 DR WAGONB5254FSME4.4FWDM56
1998VOLVOV70RP805 DR WAGONB5234T6ME4.4AWDAW42 AWD
1998VOLVOV70T5P805 DR WAGONB5234T3ME4.4FWDAW50-42
1998VOLVOV70T5P805 DR WAGONB5234T3ME4.4FWDM56
1998VOLVOV70XCP805 DR WAGONB5254TME4.4AWDAW42 AWD

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