Volvo timing belts Topic is solved

h2oman · Post by **h2oman** » 03 Jun 2005, 12:05

Can anyone tell if a 1995 850 volvo has a timing belt or chain....i have one and it has about 130000 miles on it and im not sure if i need a belt for it or if its good wit a chain please send me a email

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thanks Chris

J_Guynn · Post by **J_Guynn** » 03 Jun 2005, 14:32

From what I understand you've got a timing belt and it should be changed every 70K miles. If you don't know for a fact that it has been changed, I'd go ahead and change it with the mileage you've got on the engine. It's far cheaper to change the belt now than repair the damage caused by a failed belt.

You'll probably want to change the tensioner pulley, idler pulley and water pump while you're in there.

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 03 Jun 2005, 18:35

If your timing belt has been changed there should be a sticker on the belt cover. If not sure change NOW

J_Guynn · Post by **J_Guynn** » 04 Jun 2005, 10:43

Jot wrote:If your timing belt has been changed there should be a sticker on the belt cover. If not sure change NOW

When I changed my timing belt, the sticker that was in the box with the belt would not stick to the cover. I guess it wasn't the right type of adhesive to stick to that plastic. I filled in the boxes with dates and mileage then put the sticker in the glove box.

In other words, the lack of a sticker isn't a sure indication that the belt hasn't been changed. Having said that, if I had 130K miles on the engine I'd go ahead and change the belt just to be certain.

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 06 Jun 2005, 05:33

I agree, the belt is cheap and easy to change. Don't forget to change your belt tensioner at the same time!

h2oman · Post by **h2oman** » 09 Jun 2005, 09:13

hey thanks ima check it all out its just i herd they had timing chains so thanks