There isn't a shop that specializes in Volvo's, we do have some generic European shops. I have gotten quotes from them in the past and they are usually the same or more as my dealership. $890 did seem a bit high, I'm hoping they save on some labor but I doubt they'll cut me a break.

 

I think we get between $600.00 and $700.00 for the job.

 

Does that include replacing all the other small parts I listed?

 

Yeah, I just got a call from the dealership. There's more recommended work. The front engine mount should be replaced and the PCV needs to be replaced. It's turning into an expensive day but the car should be good to go for quite some time after this. Of course most of the cost to me is labor, but at $100/hour it's not cheap.

 

That price covers Timing belt,serp belt,tensioner,idler.

 

Ok, I was able to locate a good independant shop to get a quote and they put the price right in the same range. For all of that it would run me around $800 regardless of where I went, to the dealership or the shop. It may be an Austin (TX) thing, or it may be that everyone here is into ripping people off. They all do good work but it costs you!

I decided to just stay with the dealership and pay the piper. They ended up replacing all of that, my PCV and the front engine mount for $1355. It was an expensive day but I should be good for a LONG time on the periodic maintenance. I may have been taken to the cleaners a bit, but it does feel good just being done with it. My jaw dropped at the price so I asked for 10% discount and got it, and that's how I got down to $1355, so it would've been higher if I hadn't asked for it.

tech, what do you guys charge for a throttle body cleaning? My dealership wanted about $165 for it whichseemed a bit high. I didn't get it done cause the cars been running great, but I'm just curious.

 

We charge about 1-1.5 hours labor depending on which car.
But our labor rate is also still below $80.00 an hour.

 

The whole set up should last you until 105K. However anaged belt may start to crack and then should be replaced. If you can see cracks along the outerside of the belt; its an over due job.
If the belt was damaged this no longer applies;
It could be due to oil leakage on to the belt or a object being caught between the gears.
When you tried tostart the engine didit sound like it was cranking"faster than usual"?
A good cylinder head job vs. a junkyard motor... I would rather repair a motor I know than go with an unknow variable. How much history do you have on you current motor?

 

I've been informed that the engine was damaged when the belt broke. i was expecting that from the advice I've receive so far from the forum. My technician has suggested we go with another engine in the car. He states that I'd be better off replacing the engine, considering the amoun of money it will cost to repair existing damage. Does anyone know where I can get a good used/rebuilt engine for 2000 Volvo S80 non-turbo w/ a warranty?

 

Good luck. They are getting pretty hard to find lately.