Volvo S70 Made from 1998 to 2000, this sporty model replaced the 850 sedan and instantly became a hit.

Have $800 for engine repairs, what do i do?

  #1  
Old 09-11-2013, 09:42 PM
Sutton Mckay's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Exclamation Have $800 for engine repairs, what do i do?

Hi there, I bought a 98 Volvo s70 t5 with 257kms, and when I bought it it was coming up with p0172 lean code which has since gone away but am now getting misfire(s). I am planning on replacing the spark plugs, wires, distributor, rotor but that is only about $200 repairs. I still have $600 in my budget to put towards the engine, what do you recommend putting that towards to do while its at the shop? there is a small oil leak that seems to be coming from the turbo that I want to get looked at, any other ideas what would cause the msifires? Thanks, Sutton
 
  #2  
Old 09-14-2013, 12:52 AM
rspi's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 15,765
Likes: 0
Received 30 Likes on 29 Posts
Default

Hi and welcome to the site.

No, not really. Low compression maybe. Maybe have them do a compression test, or do one yourself.

 
  #3  
Old 09-14-2013, 08:20 AM
ES6T's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,521
Received 71 Likes on 63 Posts
Default

Start with a proper diagnosis so you don't throw money at it if it needs bigger repairs.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
slimflex2
Volvo 850
19
06-13-2013 11:36 PM
Bunyan!
For Sale / Trade - Archive
4
06-06-2011 03:02 PM
electric blue
For Sale / Trade - Archive
0
02-06-2011 10:12 AM
goatboy311
Volvo C70
1
01-11-2010 07:43 AM
msm15
Volvo S70
4
09-10-2008 10:45 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Have $800 for engine repairs, what do i do?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:24 PM.