Is it worthwhile to replace blown engine in XC70 (1998) with fabulous body, still good, and about 100,000 miles? Engine failure was my fault.
THANKS!

 

Yes

I had a 94 850 Turbo that was in very good shape and the motor went at 206K, don't know why, but I am still kicking myself in the butt for not replacing the engine. I sold it for $800 with the blown engine. I kind of wish the shop would have not offered me that much. At 100K there is no doubt I would replace the engine.

 

Did the timeing belt break? Is that how the engine went?

 

And how tough of a job, for the home mechanic, is the swap?

 

If you have removed engines before, it should not be that bad of a job. Take your time and be patient during the process.

Good luck!

 

The car is my youngest son's. One of nine that have been in the family. This one came home covered in oil and still bleeding. Instead of looking for the leak I did a compression test and the hole nearest the most oil read ZERO while the other cylinders were all strong at 180 to 210.

Figure I can quit looking for the leak and start looking for a replacement engine.