850 timing belt questions

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850 timing belt questions[ALL/1998] posted by Leo Montreuil on
Friday, 20 June 1997, at 7:59 p.m.

I have seen messages about the timing belt breaking and damaging the valve on the 850. I also seen on this board other Volvo owners with timing belt problems (specifically the 960 model). My question are: Should I wait to the recommended interval of 70K miles to change the timing belt or should I change it sooner? Like just before the 4 years warranty expire. Then I should have around 60 K miles on the odometer. Is the timing belt breaking likely on the 850? If so, after how many miles they break.

Thank you.

Leo Montreuil, Volvo 855 GLT 1997

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