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> Volvo 440, cambelt damaged
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post Mar 20 2006, 08:11 AM
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If the cambelt is damaged, would that affect other parts of the car?
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post Mar 20 2006, 10:09 AM
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:cat: Hi there ALB. :00000732: to Volvo forums.

:liebe011: for joining us.

Just a few thoughts:

if your cam belt is damaged-don't even think about starting the engine. You might end up with some really serious electrical problems. Like a piston in your alternator.

At the worst-you could end up with sixteen valves flying out through your bonnet (hood).

I'm no expert on these things-they will respond with several more suggestions very soon I hope.

Please keep in touch. Great to have you on board.

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post Mar 20 2006, 03:35 PM
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I had a cambelt break once on my Toyota while the car was accelerating, many years ago.

All that had to be done was a cambelt replacement. The mechanic said I was lucky nothing else was damaged. I understand vehicles with more than 2 valves per cylinder can be seriously wrecked if the cambelt breaks. Which is why it is important to have it replaced regularly.

Cambelts on s80 are due every 150k.

I'm getting mine done at 130k
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post Mar 20 2006, 10:28 PM
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I have a nut lef...
post Mar 21 2006, 04:35 AM
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Am I right in thinking an OHV engine will survive a belt failure, but an OHC engine will be killed?

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post Mar 21 2006, 11:13 AM
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My dad's cambelt went in his BMW he had bad problems. I have just replaced mine on my 440.
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post Mar 23 2006, 12:29 PM
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So why are you asking, ALB?

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I have a nut lef...
post Mar 31 2006, 04:29 AM
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Don't BMWs have chains instead of belts?

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post Mar 31 2006, 11:00 AM
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the 318i had a belt.
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