Rare Volvo 850 T-5R (Needs work, OBO) - $1,000 (Austin)

Dmck · Post by **Dmck** » 24 Apr 2023, 16:49

Needs New Engine (Seized: Bent Shaft/Rod or Frozen Cylinder)... $1000 obo

The Volvo 850 T-5R is a powerful wagon. 240hp and 0-60 in 6.0. Only around 2000 were sent to the USA in 1995. Not many left. Currently a Sedan version selling on ebay for 12k.

Drove it into a deep puddle and hydrlocked the engine. I am guessing a bent rod. Cam shafts rotate but crank shaft doesn't (removed timing belt to test)

Could be a fun project to get up and running. A super sleeper! I am hoping someone wants to take it on and bring it back. If I had a shop i'd do it myself. Replaced the head gasket on another one before in my driveway...

Comes with roof racks and a extra tailpipe and muffler.

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Dmck · Post by **Dmck** » 25 Apr 2023, 09:12

I have put the car onto Ebay for $500 no reserve. It already has a bid so it will sell. I hope it goes to the right person.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275816805098

Write up from Dec 19th 2022

This Is Why The Volvo 850 T5-R Will Soon Be Worth A Fortune

https://www.hotcars.com/why-volvo-850-t5-r-will-soon-be-worth-a-fortune/

Post by **erikv11** » 26 Apr 2023, 13:18

Wish it was closer to me

Post by **BlackBart** » 26 Apr 2023, 13:29

It's nutty that water got that far up into the intake. Were you plowing through deep water? Or did a thick blast of water knock the timing belt off several teeth and bend valves? I don't get it.

Dmck · Post by **Dmck** » 28 Apr 2023, 18:37

BlackBart wrote: 26 Apr 2023, 13:29 It's nutty that water got that far up into the intake. Were you plowing through deep water? Or did a thick blast of water knock the timing belt off several teeth and bend valves? I don't get it.

Water was up to the bottom of the bumper. Plowing through water managed to spray directly into the down spouted air intake at the front of the grill. I honestly think it was the darn licence place that created a perfect launching angle for the water. I probably was doing this for 5-10 seconds and the car died. All the other cars doing it around me had no problems... bad luck

Post by **BlackBart** » 28 Apr 2023, 20:35

Bummer.

Oly850 · Post by **Oly850** » 29 Apr 2023, 11:44

All the best cars are too far away for me to haul home with a tow strap. :/

*Rare* Volvo 850 T-5R (Needs work, OBO) - $1,000 (Austin)

Rare Volvo 850 T-5R (Needs work, OBO) - $1,000 (Austin)