Do you have a lawyer in your family/friend that can give the guy a call? Maybe that might put some more pressure on him.Before spending money on his own lawyer he might just go ahead and pay up.

 

The mechanic did a find a new used motor with 84k on it and the tranny only needs a new front seal. In fact, the motor should arrive today sometime and they'll probably install tomorrow.
I don't have a lawyer friend in the family....I have lots of people in the family that THINK they are lawyers and will offer up all sorts of advice. The dealer is supposed to call back today (which i doubt) and I'll post what goes on then.
I appreciate everyone's help here. You guys have been lifesavers! And yes, after this, I'm going to start playing mechanic when something goes wrong. These $1000 bills don't come easy.

 

Finally got the car back today from the shop. 73k mile engine, new gaskets and seals all around and it drives like a champ. Going to the dealer tomorrow to pick up a check for $1000 and to sign a "good faith" paper saying that they still alledge that they didn't know anything about the engine but are going to help me out anyway. Bascially, a way for me to get off their back. Thanks for all the help and advice. Look foward to posting some more help situations VERY soon. Have some projects to do on the car now.

 

Glad everything worked out for you. I think the dealer was reasonable.

 

Congratulations on having solved this conflict very well, IMHO. Now enjoy the car!!!

What did they do the replacement engine before installing it? Timing belt is due every 70K and tensioners every two timing belt changes. Check the timing belt cover to see if there is a sticker there with date and mileage written on it.

 

He did replace the timing belt. The place I took it to was amazing. Very slow in getting the car back, but very meticulous and great attention to details. He gave me a list of everything he did to the car and told me that he wanted to see me back in 500 miles to do a check up on the car and see how things were going. The mechanic shop gave me a warranty on the engine and the labor and I also have a warranty from the salvage yard that the engine came from. The mechanic was very impressed with the engine saying that usually he has to reject engine the first shot from the salvage yard because of something, but this engine was very well taken care of.
I'll post this in the repair shops area, but I want to put it here as well. The name of the mehanic is Cordel Foreign Motors in Omaha, NE. Located just off of 84th and L street.

 

Glad to hear that this appears to have worked out... You'll enjoy the car a lot.

 

Picked up the check today from the dealer. Was very pleasant...but then...they were only paying for $1000 of the $2800 repair. Went to deposit the check as soon as I left. This deal is over!
On a slightly different note, my check engine light is on...is this normal for having a new engine put in? The mechanic didn't have the device to clear the codes and told me to just go to the dealer. Won't they charge me to clear the code? OR should I call the mechanic and tell him that that light is on?

 

You can got to AutoZone and get them to pull the code for you. They don't charge for it. Sometimes they will reset them and sometimes they won't.

 

^He's got a non-turbo, so if I'm correct, he doesn't have the OBD-II port.

This is what you're looking for.
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/Dtc-I...on-t47502.html
Hope that helps..

 

My 96 NA 850 has an OBD-II port under the coin holder thingy

 

And I'm pretty sure you don't have the OBD-I port...

If i'm correct....93-94 NA only had the OBD-I.
95 has both.
96-97 only has OBD-II.

The Turbo's and Rs have the OBD-I and OBD-II through '95.
I don't know about 96-97.

 

'94 has both as well.

Hi Jimmy, hope you're well. Writing this from the airport where they charge $1/10 min.

Bye for now.


JPN

 

This is dedication right here lol.

So are you saying '94 N/A had this? Because now I dont know which years had what at all lol.

 

I really don't think my 94 850 Turbo had the ODB-II port. I know I never used it if it did. My 95 definitely does have both.

 

Arg...This is really frustrating...Because i've said that only '95s had both, but then I get people w/ '93//'94 Turbos telling me they have both.

 

My '94 does. - AB