S70 repair input

patcal · Post by **patcal** » 28 Nov 2020, 07:33

Had a post purchase inspection on my 98 S70 GLT at Swedeone Autowerks here in Portland. Overall the car is in awesome shape. He said my heater core is seeping & I need motor mounts. They want $635 for just the heater core job. He said the mounts could wait a bit. After watching the repair videos that seems real steep. Due to health issues, I am limited to what I can do to the car. Are these guys good? Is that price reasonable. Sorry about the long post. Just looking for thoughts.

Post by **abscate** » 28 Nov 2020, 12:53

2 hours , $100 for a good part.

I would say that quote is about 2x too high

patcal · Post by **patcal** » 29 Nov 2020, 09:40

I am going to do it today. Will update later.

Post by **FLXC90** » 29 Nov 2020, 19:41

I say shop around. Check with local Volvo club and Hey Portland area Volvo posters!! Hook this guy up. They may be a great shop and only use blue-box parts for warranty reasons, just like the dealer, but it sounds like they bill at the same rate as a dealer also.

patcal · Post by **patcal** » 30 Nov 2020, 07:13

Well, I could not do it. Just don't have the mobility. I have a mobile mechanic that I have used before who is going to do it for $240 labor. I already have the parts. Unless something comes up it will be under $300 total for the job.

Post by **scot850** » 30 Nov 2020, 08:56

There are how-to's on here that you could print out for the mechanic as a guide.

Neil.

Post by **abscate** » 30 Nov 2020, 11:19

Really good time To change your coolant , every 30,000 miles

They heart core is on the low side of the system so switching to water first stops you form puking coolant into the interior

patcal · Post by **patcal** » 30 Nov 2020, 18:07

abscate wrote: ↑30 Nov 2020, 11:19 Really good time To change your coolant , every 30,000 miles

They heart core is on the low side of the system so switching to water first stops you form puking coolant into the interior

My coolant is only about 3000 miles on it. Was going to use hose clamps on the heater hoses & a industrial strength trash bag to catch the rest.

Post by **abscate** » 30 Nov 2020, 18:40

About 500 ml coolant in Heater core and hoses

Post by **FLXC90** » 30 Nov 2020, 19:17

scot850 wrote: ↑30 Nov 2020, 08:56 There are how-to's on here that you could print out for the mechanic as a guide.

Neil.

+1, let the mobile mechanic breeze through so he knows where to go. These are by far the easiest cores to change on a modern car that I have ever seen. Presented right, the mechanic may appreciate the approach, as he /she will not waste time figuring out where things are. Heck make 'em watch the Robert DIY video, on it (on your dime) I bet It will pay back in the overall job time.