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On the engine in your 79 there is no internal engine damage when the T-belt breaks - it just stops. The manual trans bit?...I think the guy is assuming that there WOULD be damage with a broken belt, and with a manual, the engine will spin over many, many times before you can disengage the clutch. On your engine that's not an issue. Your mechanic is showing very little, if any, knowledge of these Volvo engines. Recommend you find someone with Volvo know-how. They'll do the job faster, cheaper, and RIGHT.
One of your posts said the car has "no compression". Not sure what this means. If someone tries a compression test with a broken timing belt, well of course there's no compression - the valves aren't operating. This does NOT mean there is anything damaged internally. New timing belt, properly installed - lotsa compression.
When the belt replacement is done check for any signs of oil leaks in the belt area. Oil there means replace the front seals - very simple when doing the T-belt. With the belt off/broken, spin the tensioner roller and listen for noise. It should spin freely, smoothly, quietly. If not, replace that, too - you have already done 99.9% of the labor.
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Bob (son's 81-244GL B21F, dtr's 83-244DL B23F, "my" 94-944 B230FD; plus wifemobile Dodge minivan, hobbycar MGB, and numerous old motorcycles)
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