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98' Volvo S70 GLT Correctly Diagnosing and Repairing

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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obdshawn
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98' Volvo S70 GLT Correctly Diagnosing and Repairing

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Hello Forum. I am new to car repair and could use some of your advice. I have a 1998 Volvo s70 GLT, and recently i had the car repaired for a leaking heater core. the mechanic said it was too late a day after when i told him the cars check engine light was blinking, the car had been overheated. he ran the engine codes, and told me 1) relay/fuel pump problem 2) cylinder 1,2,3 misfire & catalytic converter damage 3) water in oil.

Now he said the repair would cost around $1500 dollars, but stressed that i should sell the car. I LOVE THIS CAR, and would rather fix it on my own. I have access to VOLVO VADIS 2005, if that helps anyone to help me.

My question is how i can diagnose and repair the problems indicated above. I regularly start the car, the car drives, but eventually stalls, and loses power. Take about 6 hours for the car to gain power and start up again, so i am guessing the alternator is still good?



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You likely have blown head gasket, an expensive fix unless you do it yourself.
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