QuestionI do have mechanical skills 205,000miles
I bought a 240 sw for $300, it had been sitting for a few years. I put some gas in it and it started right up and idled great, it runs great too. I put new plugs wires and coil. I took it to a shop and they are trying to sell me 4500 dollars of work, new rear end, there was this constant whirring sound while driving , they said it was the wheel bearings, and carrier bearings and all that, they want a grand for that, then the wipers dont work, the heat don't blow. oh yeah, leaking pcv thing and high pressure steering hoses, the hoses I can replace myself. I could pobably do the blower too, but I guess my question is do you think its worth it to put 2000 in to this car that has 200 grand on it and the body and everything inside is totally straight, my dad tells me not to put money into it because volvos always need to be worked on. what goes wrong with these engines, and do the trannies go? any advise you have would be awsome, I really appreciate you taking the time to read this over.
Answer Hello Gabe...
Heater motor......400-600dollars
wiper motor + work....75 - 100
Brakes.....???Maybe rusty and workable after extensive clean-up..
Power steering hose leak..40--75
center support bearing and rubber mount 60---90
get 2nd opinion on rear end..
Oil leaks...?
Engines last for long times
trannys are deciate...fluid change v.important
Gabe, if the body is super clean..glass..seats...lenses..exhaust...good...
floors not rusting out from inside...
tailgate wiring to wiper and lic.plate are good
I might consider ownership...
However,at this time my deep down feeling is...
NO....Dad was right..
