Timing Belt - Replacement Interval Change
GROUP00
NUMBER:
137A
ISSUING DEPARTMENT
WARRANTY
CAR MARKET
U.S. & CANADA
DATE
December, 1992
TITLE
Update for Service Maintenance 1992 M/Y 960
REFERENCE BULLETINS:
SMB 00-137, dated May 1992
SB 21-118, dated December 1992
Camshaft Timing Belt
The camshaft timing belt replacement interval for 1992 960 models has been revised.
A torsion damper has been introduced on 1993 models which allows the timing belt replacement interval to be increased to 30,000 miles/48,000 km.
The torsion damper must be fitted to all 1992 models as part or the 40,000 mile/64,000 km service. It is your responsibility to perform this upgrade when any 1992 960 returns to your dealership for its 40,000 mile/64,000 km service.
Volvo will pay for replacement of the camshaft timing belt at the first 20,000 mile/32,000 km service and will pay for replacement of the belt and installation of the torsion damper at the 40,000 mile/64,000 km service.
Once the torsion damper is fitted at the 40,000 mile/64,000 km service, the belt replacement will beat every 30,000 mile/48,000 km interval. The cost for the belt replacement at the next scheduled service (70,000 mile/112,000 km) will be the owner's responsibility. A label included with the belt kit P/N 271705-6 must be affixed to the timing belt cover when the damper is installed. This will identify the interval replacement increase to 30,000 miles/48,000 kms.
The cost for all other requirements listed as part of these services are the owner's responsibility.
The service should be completed before the vehicle exceeds the interval by 2,500 miles/4,000 kms.
A new 960 Supplemental Information booklet will be issued underseparate cover and supplied to dealers. You must give a copy to the owner at the time the 40,000 mile/64,000 km service is completed. Please exchange the original supplement with the new booklet (distinguished by the December 1992 revision date on the cover) and explain the new service interval guidelines to your customer.
Reimbursement Information
A standard "W" claim is to be submitted when replacing the timing belt and fitting the torsion damper.
All required information is to be entered including: RO number, date, VIN, etc. Only one (1) claim per vehicle will be accepted.
The following information must be supplied:
20,000 mile/32,000 km Service
Belt Replacement
Claim Type 01
Op. number 172326
Hours 1.0
Symptom Code 80
Failed Part 271705-6
Replaced Part(s) 271705-6 Belt Qty. 1
40,000 mile/64,000 km Service Replace Belt and At Torsion Damper
Claim Type 01
Op. number 172346
Hours 1.7
Symptom Code 82
Failed Part 271705-6
Replaced Part(s) 271705-6 Belt Qty. 1
271757-7 Damper Qty. 1
1397381-3 Cap Qty. 1
1161241-3 Grease Qty. 1