I am an ASE Master Mechanic specializing in Asian/American Cars, I have always been intrigued by Volvo's and have owned a S80 T6 in past and was impressed with the power, fuel mileage and roominess. got near 280k miles and decided to get rid of it due to long trips and concern for reliability. I bought this lower mileage c70 Ht- test drove it fiercely and ran good, but on the way home from the buyer in Oakland- threw a rod with no warning. Have been trying to find a 2.3 HT and I have the ability to try something new. Question is what engine blocks are interchangeable with 99 2.3HT. I heard the c70 was based off the 850 platform and when exploring this forum found a member with almost exact problem but his was a 98- Same engine? Any Ideas? thanks in advance BT

 

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