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Timing belt. How much?

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I did a search and found a few "DIY" threads but could not find any indicating what a dealer/independent charged. Anyone not do it themsleves? What were you charged? Any additional work recommended while everything is apart? Thanks.
 
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Re: Timing belt. How much? (MJVolvo)

I would skip replacing the water pump but definitely replace the tensioner and idler bearing for teh t-belt.
Labor is about 3 hrs.

Reason I say to skip the pump is that I have seen very, very few pumps ever leak even on high mileage engines. Volvo does not recommend replacing the pump w/belt and the labor isn't excessive enough to warrant replacing it just cause. But to each their own
 
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