Regarding a 1997 850 non-turbo, 2.4 litre engine.

The water pump seized up, causing the timing belt to jump off,
which damaged the head.
The head has been machined and fixed and is ready to be put
back on.
We need to take the water pump off and then replace the
water pump, timing belt system, and ...

Although my automatic transmission is working (so far) on a 1997 850, the question
has come up from a friend regarding a 1995 850 non-turbo and 1995 850 turbo
which have auto transmissions that are not working. This is in the San Antonio,
Texas area where it gets hot in the summer.

1. Rebuilding ...

I am new to Volvo. A friend's 1997 model 850 quit on the highway. His checkover
suspected engine damage and a high repair cost. He said I could have it, and he
bought another car.
Mileage = 148,000. Location = Texas.
I had it towed to the Volvo dealer for a diagnosis only. I was told the timing ...