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Volvo: 2000 Volvo s40 1.9t questions?, sway bar bushings, coolant leaks


Question
First off I bought this 2000 1.9t s40 with 76k on it. I need to know if the engine is a interference engine? Also when should I change the belt? What else is changed with it? any thing I need to look out for with this car? I dont want to be stranded but I dont have much money to get things fixed. So I didnt plan on changing anything until it broke. Thanks!

Answer
Zachary,
Yes it is an interference engine. Change the belt at 105k or 5 years. For safety also change all the pulleys, tensioner, and water pump.
Look for bad window lifters, turn signal switch, upper strut plates, coolant leaks, motor mounts, idle speed motor, sun visors, sway bar bushings.