Well, it might BE an HPT. I ran the VIN through a decoder and it reported that the trim level was a HPT Convertible.

http://www.vindecoder.net/?vin=yv1nc53d ... mit=Decode

Forgot: New front calipers & rotors in December plus transmission fluid swap out & new motor mounts. Fan relays also replaced.

Spoke with mechanic today and he recommends the car NOT be driven until fixed.

xjflexer wrote:VERY tempting....is it is High Pressure Turbo or Low Pressure Turbo? Would you be able to send or post some pictures of the vehicle?

Low pressure. I will go get some pictures today. I just wanted to gauge interest first.

Thanks!

Well guys, I'm out. After trying to solve the various overheating issues my mechanic has declared that the car has something wrong with the head or head gasket. It might just be the gasket, it might be worse, makes no matter. Could not have happened at a financially worse time. The exact symptom is:...

New here - THANK YOU for this post and the honest reviews. I have one of those mysterious radiator problems in my 2002 C70 - where does the fluid go? No leaks! No oil/water mixture! Plugs look perfect! No coolant smell in the exhaust! So, after much reading here, I am thinking head gasket, but I don...

Wow! How timely! I am experiencing the same issue with my 2002 C70. It has 107K on it. However, now the issue has become inconsistent. Ont eh commute home yesterday it was shifting like a druken man. Today on the way in - smooth as silk!