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by JoeBart
09 Jul 2025, 13:51
Forum: Volvo Classifieds
Topic: 2006 S80 B5254T2 ME7 AW55-5X AWD, $2,500 (was $3000), NY
Replies: 0
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2006 S80 B5254T2 ME7 AW55-5X AWD, $2,500 (was $3000), NY

101,000 miles - new brake discs and pads, new OEM auto-adusting rear shocks. After all that suspension and brake work at 100,000 miles, the head gasket let go; otherwise, excellent condition. No rust, immaculate interior. I don't have the tools or the time to replace the head gasket - so the price r...
by JoeBart
27 Dec 2024, 09:06
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: MVS Volvo Repair Help in your area - hands on help from a fellow MVS'er
Replies: 49
Views: 39851

Re: MVS Volvo Repair Help in your area - hands on help from a fellow MVS'er

I'll check them out. Parts will probably add close to $1K (head studs, seals, etc.) - and then possibly machining the head if needed. Somewhere along the way I might cross over the value of the car, so it might be best to find a new owner who could do the work himself...
Thanks for the info!
by JoeBart
22 Dec 2024, 09:13
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: MVS Volvo Repair Help in your area - hands on help from a fellow MVS'er
Replies: 49
Views: 39851

Re: MVS Volvo Repair Help in your area - hands on help from a fellow MVS'er

Anyone know a good indie shop in the tri-state NY area that can replace a head gasket at a reasonable cost? My treasured '06 S80 just received new shocks, and all new rotors and calipers. Then, 200 miles later - just as she passed 100K miles - a CEL diagnosis uncovered a blown head gasket. My local ...