850's in general

docmull · Post by **docmull** » 26 Feb 2003, 08:50

great site. just bought a '94 850 w 73k miles and am enjoying getting into the volvo cult. saw that timing belt post from ken and was wondering if you know when the maintenance schedule suggests it be replaced. also wondering if you know if the '94 850' s are notorious for any kind of quirk or part failures.

thanks,

matt mullins

Post by **matthew1** » 26 Feb 2003, 10:25

If your belt's the original, you might experience a part failure

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The first year 850's have a timing belt change interval of 50 or 60k miles. You might want to check the service records of your 850.

From https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/buy.php

"Problem areas: transmission (is the fluid within the min-max levels when the car is warm and idling? is it dark or burnt smelling?), AC evaporator (does the ac work for long periods?), and miscellaneous pieces like headlight washers, roof stips (trim), and O2 sensors (is the Check Engine light on?). "

steve d · Post by **steve d** » 03 Mar 2003, 18:12

the first year for the 850 was '92 in eroupe, and '93 in usa. from '94 on , the timing belt interval is 70k.

Hebbar · Post by **Hebbar** » 29 Mar 2003, 09:52

http://au.geocities.com/ozbrick850/
http://kinovolvo.velez.ws/
http://www.users.fast.net/~shenning/vol ... hor1669966

are good sites to find common issues with 850's. The kinovolvo has stats on 850's starting inception.
Welcome to the 850 club!