Had a problem with your 850 or 70's turbo?

Post by **matthew1** » 24 Apr 2005, 13:29

Have you had a problem with your 850, S70, V70 or XC's turbocharger? Not the car itself, just the turbo unit specifically.

BWSmith201 · Post by **BWSmith201** » 26 Apr 2005, 00:11

Yeah, I had mine burn out on me once. I had a '99 S70 that was a real pain (don't have that anymore) and it once started spewing this white smoke out the back on I-25. The turbo burned up (not user error! I'm not much of a speed-racer) and it got so hot it melted the gearbox.

Thank God for warranties! $6000 in repairs, not a cent from me!

In retrospect, I can't believe I actually got another S70 turbo after all that. BUT, it's been a great car!

mplsvolvo · Post by **mplsvolvo** » 07 May 2005, 18:16

My boyfriend and I bought this 94 850 turbo wagon 6 months ago, found out there were oil leaks, he didn't check the oil frequently enough, now it has been told to us that the turbocharger is out or going out. It seems like it will cost about $1800 for rebuilt turbo and $500 for labor. We spent $3300 for car. Is there anyway to get around this? What will happen if we continue to drive the vehicle w/out repair? And how long can we drive til it dies- and what signs that it's dying? Basically, we need this car to last us a little longer- Is there a cheap way to repair this? Is there a way to disconnect the turbocharger and the car to still run? And does the turbocharger dying pose any danger to us in the car? The guy that sold us the car said to his knowledge that there was nothing wrong with the car-turns out he knew about this problem(oil leaks) and other minor issues- do you know if there is a case here for legal action and where to turn for those answers? Or should I just go drive the car thru his picture window?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 22 May 2005, 22:42

matthew1 wrote:Have you had a problem with your 850, S70, V70 or XC's turbocharger? Not the car itself, just the turbo unit specifically.

Mr. Norm · Post by **Mr. Norm** » 05 Aug 2005, 08:44

Dallas Turbo or Hirsch Industries (google them) will rebuild yours or sell you a rebuilt from stock for $350 to $500. Don't pay no $1800, egad!

VolvoFreak · Post by **VolvoFreak** » 09 Aug 2005, 09:26

Not me, but my parents old '95 850 Turbo. The turbo unit fried and needed replacement - lucky for them it was still under the extended waranty so it didn't cost anything..

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 08 Sep 2005, 09:06

about the only thing I haven't on a v70. 4th turbo wagon - 245 burned out with 550,000 kms, but I can't fault that.

Alanj · Post by **Alanj** » 06 Nov 2005, 02:00

A turbo should not break.
If, it breaks it means that the service was not done.
I have had quite a few Turbo engine cars from the 245 Turbo to the S70 Turbo.
All the cars I had had their original Turbo unit.
The reason is quite simple
1. Use only quality oil and replace it respecting Volvo prescriptions.
2. Do not sollicit the car too much when the engine is cold.
3. Wait 30 seconds before stopping the engine after an extreme drive.

Anyway, Turbo units have clearly been improved in the last 20 years.
Water cooled Turbo have been put on 740 Turbo and these turbo were twice as reliable as the old oil cooled turbo from 240 series.

Concerning the low pressure turbo units, I guess nobody has broken it.
It should be even more reliable.

bryang · Post by **bryang** » 15 Nov 2005, 10:31

I just purchased a 1994 850 Turbo Wagon with 218,000 miles. It has a minor oil leak, and, after doing the dye thing I was able to determine that the oil is leaking from the return line and the turbo itself. Not sure what I am going to do but wait until the turbo bites it and then have it rebuilt..

Post by **matthew1** » 15 Nov 2005, 10:43

Oil return line: easy fix. See this thread for more:
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/chat/p ... php?t=4608