i have a 1996 850 2.3l turbo wagon did i purchase the correct timing belt?

New Gates Timing Belt Volvo 960 94 C70 2002 2001 99 98 S70 2000 V70 850 97 Parts | eBay

 

Cross the part number with one on another site. Did the listing say it would fit your model?

 

An option to consider:

Timing Parts

If you are going to do the belt, I would buy a kit and get all components replaced. If you can successfully compress the hydraulic tensioner (the small cylinder that puts out an enormous pressure), it may not need replacing at the moment, but if it were my 850, I would do it anyway and keep the original, unless it's leaking oil.

I would also do the water pump. Volvo genuine water pump was known to be bullet-proof, until recently. On someone's 850, the water pump has seized and he needed a new (rebuilt/junkyard) head. I would do the water pump at every other belt change (I used German HEPU, which I was happy with).

I hope this helps.

JPN

 

it said it would fit the sedan, but the wagon is not on the list. but it is the same engine, so i believe it is the right belt.

 

I am not planning on keeping the car for over a year, i bought the car for 1700(only worth about 1000 at max.), and had to replace a valve, and do quite a bit of exhaust work, and the car has some minor dents and rust. I am planning on selling this volvo 850, and getting one with a manual transmission. i am just doing the belt, valve stem seals, and oil trap for now, as i dont have another $200 for a water pump and tensioner kit. If i hear the engine making any grinding noises at startup down the line, then i know i will have to replace it, but for now i just want it to run.

 

To get the right belt you usually need to have the engine number. They have different length belts depending on what engine you have.
This example is from a 95 turbo.

• Number of Teeth: 143
• Timing Marks: No
• Engine Number: 131154 And Before

OR

• Number of Teeth: 148
• Timing Marks: No
• Engine Number: 131155 And After

 

where do i find these numbers ?