Basic Timing Belt Kit, 5cyl to 1998 - P80 850 S70 V70 C70

Don't let the cost of essential maintenance put you off from keeping your car in good shape! Our value timing belt kit will keep you on the road without breaking the bank.

Timing belt failure on these engines usually results in catastrophic engine damage. This is because they are non-clearance engines and belt failure means the valves will hit the tops of pistons. We recommend timing belt, tensioner bearing and idler bearing replacement every 70,000 miles.

Contrary to popular belief, the most common failed components are the tensioner and idler bearings. It is actually more rare for Kevlar/aramid fiber core belts to come apart by themselves on these models...but a failed bearing will shred a timing belt in a hurry.

We also highly recommend replacing the water pump when replacing timing belt components. The timing belt drives the water pump, so it's easy to replace "while you're in there" when the belt is off. See Related Products below for water pump options.

This kit includes quality aftermarket components:

• CRP timing belt, with service reminder sticker and tensioner piston rebound bushing
• MTC belt idler
• ProParts Sweden tensioner lever w/pulley
• MTC hydraulic belt tensioner

Product Fitment Notes & Potential Issues

1994 850 models used 2 different timing belt configurations.
This kit fits 1994 850 models with engine serial number 131035 and higher. Fits all 1995-1997 850 models.

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

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