Wondering what to do? 1998 S70 blown head gasket Topic is solved

Post by **850 LPT** » 28 Jun 2022, 19:08

Sounds like this car really needs to be brought back to life.

Post by **kallekula** » 29 Jun 2022, 04:08

Take a chance on an old bone yard engine. Think the go for maybe $400+tax (approx price). You can buy bone yard insurance but you only have like 30days to find a good used one. I would by an engine put it on a stand and rebuild the new motor. Some work yes but very rewarding in the end!

rnelson1044 · Post by **rnelson1044** » 29 Jun 2022, 06:55

Thanks for the idea. I replaced the engine about 12 years ago with one that had only 43,000 miles on it. Don't know that I want to go through that again, but it's a consideration.

Post by **abscate** » 29 Jun 2022, 06:59

It’s comparable in time/ effort to do either an engine swap or cylinder head rework but easier logistically to do the cylinder heads rework

Check your local machine shops to see who has experience with Volvo heads or at least Euro cars.

One hint,,,when they have 5 cylinder engines on their price list

Post by **erikv11** » 29 Jun 2022, 10:00

Engine swap is a much easier job than an engine teardown and reassembly for head work, if you have the space for the hoist. Though comparable in time I agree; engine swap can be completed a little faster for sure.

But I agree with the consensus - time to pull the head!

Valve stem seal kit running about $80 these days (plus shipping) viewtopic.php?t=71962

rnelson1044 · Post by **rnelson1044** » 29 Jun 2022, 10:14

Post by **scot850** » 29 Jun 2022, 10:50

That is one beautiful car! Only wish it was a lot closer as I never see anything that nice up here in Canada.

It has to be rejuvenated as it is way to good to be scrapped!

Neil.

Post by **abscate** » 29 Jun 2022, 11:11

Sweet 426 silver and Perfos , too.

It’s a keeper

Post by **hausmeister** » 29 Jun 2022, 15:05

A beauty for sure.

Post by **Clemens** » 01 Jul 2022, 14:10

Please fix it. Way too beautiful to sell or scrap!