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bright
Posts: 163
Joined: 14 Oct 2009, 04:24
Year and Model: 1995 960
Location: Too Hot, USA

Post by bright »

Hello All,
My 1995 960 will be in different hands tomorrow. The car either dropped a valve independent of the timing belt, or the head/belt went out of synch.

I looked for 960 engines for a while, and decided to let the car go. I did happen to find a very interesting resource that members might use in the future.

Jaspers Engines and Transmissions supplies a very large amount of remanufactured engines (that is, full blocks, sleeves, bearings, rods, crankshaft and heads if need be.) They may or may not have your engine in stock, but I would look into them if you find yourself in the situation of a car you love and want to keep.

Jasper Engines

I appreciate all of the help I received on this board. However, I am giving up my love of Swedish cars for the warm, cheap parts world of Toyota, Honda and Hyundai. They lack the pizazz but there is a lot to say about reliability and low cost.

Take Care,
Bright
Many Thanks,
Bright

1995 960 Sedan

E170_Driver
Posts: 134
Joined: 13 Jan 2010, 12:07
Year and Model: bye V70 2.4T, 2001
Location: Somerset, KY

Post by E170_Driver »

Looks like I will be joining you tomorrow as well...good luck with your new transportation...whatever it might be.

Jan
Former 2001 V70 2.4T owner

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billofdurham
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Posts: 6507
Joined: 02 Feb 2006, 15:31
Year and Model: 855, 1995
Location: Durham, England
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Post by billofdurham »

You don't need to own a Volvo to stay on the forum. Check in from time to time as your experience may be what is needed to sort out a problem.

Good luck to both of you.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

polskamafia mjl
Posts: 2640
Joined: 01 Apr 2009, 01:10
Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
Location: Hershey, PA
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

Take care bright! I still remember your input on that thread regarding Volvo being sold to Geely. haha I said this before, but I always get a little sad when a member leaves the forum. Take care, stay safe, and don't drive your Toyota/Honda/Hyundai like a Volvo...it won't work out. ;-) lol

- Marcin
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

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