First of all Hello to everyone from Sanford not far from Orlando. This is my first post but I've been reading this forum for over two years now. I may have posted under another name but can't remember it. Long story short after being a Porsche fan for years I now am addicted to Volvos. So far I've had a 85 240 SW, 96 850 SW, 96 960, 99 V70, and a totally modified 260 hp 94 850 Turbo which I am in the process of selling right now, If I still have it after the weekend it'll probably end up on Orlando Craigslist.
My issue today is that I've just bought a 2001 S40 with engine noise but my mechanic says that there is a hole in the block by number 4 cylinder and the engine is not repairable. Car has 87K, new Michelins and a nice stereo, so if I can put in a used engine for a total cost of $1200-1500 it pays for me to keep the car, if not I'll have to sell it as-is and or put it on ebay and if I can get $3000 I'll be happy..
What would you do? Any and all inputs will be appreciated.. Thanks..

 

Sorry guys, I should've not posted my engine issue here my apologies. I'll find the right place and post it there..

 

Thats OK. Check with local wrecking yards. I see them on ebay every once in a while.

 

My 850 turbo is on Craigslist already. Here is the link:

http://orlando.craigslist.org/car/551938487.html

 

Check with LKQ about an engine.
The $1200 to $1500 will be about what you will pay just for the engine.

Where in Orlando are you?

I work at a shop in Winter Park.
What shop do you use now?

 

Hello tech, Who is LKQ? My total budget for the engine is limited to about $1500, after that it doesn't pay for me to mess with it. I'd rather sell it as is and go to the next car. If I am patient I am sure I'll run into an engine I can afford.
I am in Sanford by the Airport and I am not using any shop, I am able to do most of my repairs myself but an engine swap on a car I am not familiar with is not a great idea unless I have no other choice.
I just offered someone in Craigslist $1200 for an '01 S40 wrecked in pass. rear. The ad was three weeks old, if he still has the car I may have a good shot.
Where in Winter Park are you? I have a blinking AC light (850 turbo) that needs to be reset. AC is already charged but the fan won't function. I tried disconnecting the battery but it didn't work. I don't remember doing that again after the AC charge though, maybe I'll try again tomorrow.

 

LKQ is one of the main junk yards around here.
There is one by Greenway ford and also on OBT.

We have spent between $1200.00 and $1500.00 I belive for motors from them. It all depends on the demand for the engine.

I work at an Indy shop about 3 to 4 miles south of the Dealer off of Orange ave on Minnesotta.

None of our scanners read A/C codes on 850's but if the lights flash and you have no blower motor then most likely the blower motor and resistor are bad.

 

From what I have seen motors cost between $1200-1500 and then you figure it's about $500 to do the swap. I would do it myself if I were you. The car is probably only worth about $2000-3000 with a bad motor.

 

Thanks guys, I'll figure out which way to go this week.

 

just heard a guy picking up a new engine for 500 bucks...just gotta look around

 

You might want to check into just replacing the engine block, pistons, and crank shaft as one unit. I know I could of done this when I had to replace an engine on a Mazda 626 instead I went with a junk yard engine which was a mistake. In this particular case there was someone selling NOS engine blocks on eBay with pistons and a crankshaft. All that needed to be done was swap some parts from the existing engine: head, oil pan, new oil pump and you were ready to go. This was only about $400 compared to Japanese take out at about $1000.

 

Just won an engine from LKQ on ebay for $ 403.98 with the turbo and most everything still attached and with only, get this: 18K miles !!! muhahahaha !!!! lol... The catch? The friggin thing is in Oregon and will probably cost about $400 to ship.. But I am still doing ok.. God bless Ebay.

 

Here is the info for the engine:

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00 01 02 03 04 Volvo 40 1.9L Turbo Engine 18k TESTED


LKQ SKU: 94019 - LKQ830




Accessories:
Exhaust Manifold, Oil Pan, Wiring Harness - Engine Only

Engine Size:
1.9

Mileage:
18K

Options:
Turbo

01 Stock #:
001499

04 Year:
2000

Body Type:
4 Door Car

Make:
VOLVO

Model:
40 SERIES

Type (Transmission):
Automatic




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LKQ Online is listing an OEM 1.9L I-4 fuel injected DOHC 16-valve turbo gasoline engine, including turbo, engine wire harness, oil pan, and intake & exhaust manifolds, removed from a 2000 Volvo 40. This engine has 18k miles, has been test ran in the car (runs fine), is in good, clean condition, and is ready to ship! You are protected by LKQ Online's engine warranty as described.

VIN: YV1VS2555YF486078

Fits:

VOLVO 40 2000-2003 (B4204T eng's, turbo, VIN 25, 27 or 29,
6th & 7th digit)
VOLVO 40 2004 4 Cyl (VIN VS OR VW, 4th & 5th digit),
(B4204T eng's, turbo, VIN 27, 6th & 7th digit)[/align]

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Important Information About Engine Warranty
Engine warranties are limited to manufacturing defects in the block, heads, pistons, crankshafts, camshafts, rockers, and oil pumps. All other parts that may be provided are “Accessories and Extra Parts.� No warranty is provided for any such parts that are attached, including parts such as switches, sensors, cables, injectors, electronics, belts, hoses, water pumps, and manifolds.[/blockquote][/align][/align][/align]

 

I think you did fine. Good luck getting it delivered, installed, setup, tuned up, yada, yada, yada.

 

Great !! Now I'm depressed ... Anybody wanna nice 2001 S40 with a new engine in the trunk for $4000? Seriously.. I was gonna sell it after the install anyway, this way I'll get a couple of thousand less but don't have to deal with installation, setup, tune up, yada, yada, yada .....

 

woah woah woah my 01 s40 is in pretty good condition couple of performance mods, im pretty sure if you replace the engine you can easily get 8.5k or 9k for it no doubt...ive had offers for 9.5 even 10 but mine's inalmost perfect condition

 

Fine , fine ... Anybody wanna s40 with an 18K engine for only $12.825 ? Drop me an e-mail. It also comes with a free shiny bridge, located in Brooklyn, NY. northeast of U.S. ..
Seriously, the engine is on the way from Oregon and will be here in about 10 days for a total cost of $753 inc. shipping.

Tech, the carfax says that the engine is from a 2000 s40 salvaged in Jan 2001, which means that the engine has been sitting idle for seven years. Anything I should watch out for?

 

Make sure it turns over as soon as you get it.
Also make sure all holes have caps or plugs in them.
LKQ is usually really good about sealing the engines pretty good so nothing can get in.

 

I am sure LKQ will seal all the holes but I don't think they have any way of knowing what happened to the car the whole time. Or do they test run the engines before they remove them from the car and test them? Should I remove the sparkplugs and spray any lubricants inside or it's not necessary? Thanks for the info.

 

As far as I know they test all engines before removing them.
If it turns over normally I wouldn't worry about spraying lube into it.