Timing belt snapped on T4

[Neilly]

Was out tonight when i lost power no warning,no bangs or rattles.Was traveling on m-way about 70mph.Then pulled over,lifted the bonnet and nighmare,Timing belt snapped.....So we all know the outcome here it's gonna cost a lot...Then someone told me that Volvo T4's have a fail safe engine so the valves don't get bent when the belt snaps????
Is someone pulling my leg??

[Murphy]

There's only one way to find out, the head does need to come off - you could do this yourself however - get it skimmed and replaced any valves and replace all gaskets, belt, pump etc etc....

[gmain1967]

You could be lucky. There are various folks on the forums who have had a cambelt go and no bent valves. Seems to be luck of the draw!

[Wobbly Dave]

Ali is selling his highly modified block - you could just save yourself a whole load of mods money & take that. It's a steal at the price he is asking.