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  • MCarp22

    March 31, 2011 8:32 p.m. MCarp22 HalfDork

    Hey guys, I'm looking at a '92 Volvo 960 wagon that appears to be in good shape. Anything specific to watch out for? Run screaming from? How hard are they to work on (i'm used to neons and miatas)?

    Owner says it overheats, they "checked some stuff" and thinks it's the headgasket. I read online that the thermostat is a pretty common issue with these, what are the odds of that?

  • Junkyard_Dog

    March 31, 2011 8:39 p.m. Junkyard_Dog Dork

    Slim. They are not nearly as robust as the redblocks.

  • emodspitfire

    March 31, 2011 8:40 p.m. emodspitfire Reader

    Arrange an opportunity with the current owner to cold start the car. (after topping off the rad/catch tank.)

    If it blows white smoke....walk away..

    Rog

  • Kendall_Jones

    March 31, 2011 9:00 p.m. Kendall_Jones Reader

    also, they have a 30k timing belt life. I've got the same wagon with 213k. super easy to work on - even the timing belt change takes 2 hours.

    if its super cheap, price out parts on rockauto & go from there :)

    Kendall

  • MCarp22

    April 1, 2011 12:19 a.m. MCarp22 HalfDork

    Thanks for the input guys!

 
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