Hi i'm going to be buying a 2000 volvo but I took it to autozone to get it looked at and they said something was wrong with the lifter that whats causing it to make a ticking sound I was just wondering should I still BUY THIS CAR and if so how much would it be to REPAIR the lifter if needed.PLEASE HELP

 

Every single volvo ever made makes that ticking sound. It's the hydraulic lifters. Unless it's abnormally loud and you can pinpoint it to one spot, then I wouldn't worry about it. Do a compression and leak down test to find out more.

 

Thanks.and they also told me that there was a leak they werent sure if it was a gas leak or what so im guessing this test you suggested would be the answer.again thank you very much

 

The only way to avoid getting taken is to lean the basic about cars.

If they say there is a leak, make them show you the leak. If they say this/that parts need replaced, make them let you go into the shop and make them show you the parts; you don't have to be a mechanic to know a failing part for the most part (unless they are internal and only certain tests reveal such failure).

The lifter click, as already stated above, is normal as long as it disappears once the engine warms up. This is more noticeable in colder climate. If the clicking persists after the engine had warmed up, there is a trouble that needs attention.


JPN

 

Great little topic.
And Nice work--thank you for sharing- for me this makes perfect sense though.

 

A 2000 what ?
If you say a 2000 s/v70 then don't.
check here for etm, gearbox, door trim, issues.

 

2000 S40...
Hit and miss.