"only £20" you talk like an employed person with with an overdraft

I talk like someone who knows how much a new head and head gasket costs

It's not even half a tank of fuel in the grand scheme, so if that's an issue running the car at all is likely to be a problem. Same as I don't understand people not servicing a car because of lack of monies, you make back servicing costs in very little time because of decreased fuel consumption so those are the people who should be doing it more often.

you talk talk like someone who is wise

If you go to YouTube and search for "Volvo b200e timing belt" you should come across a couple if videos that show you every step. It really is very easy.

Hi Peter,

Thanks for that, strangely I watched both video's last night at around 12am - Brilliant videos! I have decided to buy a belt and give it a go with my father's help (he has a little mechanical knowledge).

John (Filthyjohn) pointed me in the direction of the videos; thanks once again for putting them online!

Matthew.