This is my favorite car I have ever had. Just so you know. I have replaced the radiator, cv boots, front axles, rebuilt struts, replaced the transmission which I am sure that you know is the big issue with this vehicle. I have brand new ALL TERRAIN tires on there that cost $700 to get on there. I ha...

I am not so concerned with coolant in the oil - coolant prevents rust. I am more concerned with why it blew the head gasket and how long it was run in said condition. Coolant is not a lubricant like oil and if it ran too long it can destroy the pistons, rings and/or cylinder walls. One only knows w...

Without changing all sorts of electronics, harnesses, modules, transmission and drivetrain ... your only option is another 2.9T. Realistically that is your only choice. The 2.9 is a great engine. Why did yours overheat and can you just replace the head gasket? I did a head on a 2.9 non-turbo on a 2...

As far as I know the T6 engine is sound! It's the transmission and AWD which had failure problems. A good complete used engine should be cheap compared to a hpt 2.3 R engine I would think. Have you checked used engine prices? June I have checked into used engine prices. I guess, I just am a little ...

OK, after much debate and many suggestions I just can't give up my XC90 T6. The head is blown for sure. Since there are so many issues with the T6 engine I am wondering what Volvo engine I could swap out with. Is there an engine that I would be able to just drop it in. It is an AWD twin turbo of cou...

Thank you. That sir is a new suggestion and very appreciated. I am not ready to give up on my Volvo. I really love that car and would be really sad to let it go. Besides the fact that I have dumped a ridiculous amount of money into it that I will never get back.

with all of these suggestions, if it is any one of theses things mentioned. Is it worth it to repair or just say forget it and cut our losses?

Yeah, we were thinking the oil cooler was the problem and not the head but the fuel in the overflow coolant reservoir kind of kicked my butt you know? I love this car but it has kicked me in the teeth. I often wonder if it is worth it. We have about 7k in this car now and could never get our money b...

OK! So, we had replaced just about everything and thought to ourselves, what could possibly happen now? New transmission, radiator, the entire front end, I mean the list just goes on and on. Because we love this stupid car. OK I love the car my he has gotten to know it very well. This is now our pro...