2000 V70 XC AWD SE Overheated Need Used Engine

KBlue_V70 · Post by **KBlue_V70** » 12 Jan 2015, 21:27

My car overheated and blew the top radiator pipe off. The mechanic thought I may have pulled over in time since I saw the needle go from normal to H but after he put in a new radiator, we found that not to be. Apparently, my entire engine including the turbo is toast and I'm devastated, since I put in all the money I had into it.

Since I have had SO much work done on it, including changing the serpentine and timing belts, and water pump 700 miles ago, plus much, much more, I've decided to look for a used, complete engine with very low mileage. My dad is helping me search for one, preferably one with history that is known by someone with integrity. One thing I don't understand is why is it that engines are sold without the turbo when the entire engine needs to be replaced. It would be best if the engine is still in the car because I also need an A/C compressor.

Is there a car like mine that is still warm from being hit while taking its owner to church yesterday? Please PM me with details. I have someone who will do the repairs here in CA.Thanks.

Post by **rspi** » 13 Jan 2015, 04:31

Just get a motor with a compression test done on it. Mileage really doesn't matter.

Besides that, what caused the "hose to explode"? Hoses USUALLY explode after the coolant system leaks out ALL the coolant and the HOT AIR in the system causes the hose to burst like a balloon.

How old is the heater core?

Post by **oragex** » 13 Jan 2015, 06:29

Since you pulled right when you saw the needle going up, are you sure the head gasket is blown? Could it be that the upper radiator hose blew - which can happen if the hose is very old - then the coolant temp went to red? Maybe your engine is still in good condition.

Is there a chance your garage is trying to sell you a story? How is the engine running as of now?

On the other side, never put a cheap aftermarket water pump in a Volvo, there's been quite a few horror stories about aftermarket water pumps that didn't last.

KBlue_V70 · Post by **KBlue_V70** » 13 Jan 2015, 08:23

I hope I can answer all the questions.

Most definitely, the mechanic is not trying to sell me a story. He is as honest as the day is long.

The hose didn't explode, or burst. The top radiator pipe blew off. While driving at 70 mph after a previous acceleration to get out of the way of a big truck, I noticed that the dummy light came on and then I looked at the gauge, which I saw go from normal to H.

The lip of the pipe that the keeps the hose on was inside the hose. It did not sound or smell hot. While waiting for the parts, the car was parked for several days. When it started, it was slowly driven a few hundred feet to inside the shop and didn't make any strange noises. The mechanic said that the coolant didn't have a bad smell to it. There was one pint of coolant left in the engine when the mechanic drained it.

Just a few weeks ago I had the mechanic put on the eEuroparts.com heater core kit.
The water pump was HEPU from eEuroparts. The damaged paper gasket that came with it was rejected and a stronger one was used instead.

We don't know if the head gasket is blown but something is very wrong and the head gasket is suspect because it was not running quite smoothly and there was some undetermined coolant use. After the radiator was installed there was so much pressure in the engine that the water shot out of the radiator like a volcano and held high pressure for at least 3 hours.

How can I get a compression test done on the engine if it's out of the car already? Pass on it if it can't be proven? What about the turbo?? They're not included in the long blocks that are being offered. I understand that they are very fragile.

This was a lien sale vehicle that I got with 224K miles on it and started fixing it. It now has 233,709 miles on it.

KBlue_V70 · Post by **KBlue_V70** » 13 Jan 2015, 08:26

FYI The old heater core had been disconnected. With the heater core kit were all new hoses from eUroparts.com. The mechanic said that someone had worked on the radiator before because there was a hole drilled in the plastic shroud to access a bolt on the front of the radiator.

When I got the car there was a bit of fuzzy black stuff floating around in the coolant.

The new radiator is a Nissens with MacKay hoses and all new clamps and genuine Volvo quick disconnect clips.

KBlue_V70 · Post by **KBlue_V70** » 13 Jan 2015, 08:32

And all tensioners were replaced, as well, with the serpentine and timing belts.

KBlue_V70 · Post by **KBlue_V70** » 13 Jan 2015, 21:35

We located an salvaged engine with 73,000 miles on it. When I look up the VIN it belongs to a 2001 C70 convertible FWD. My car is a 2000 V70 AWD. Is it possible that the C70 would fit in my car? It has the same engine code of 56. I thought the family was 1999-2000.

Post by **precopster** » 14 Jan 2015, 04:42

The Gen 1 C70s use P80 drivetrain and a P80 body and was built until 2004.

It will likely be a LPT B5244T3 which will suit your car. Just use your own manifolds.

KBlue_V70 · Post by **KBlue_V70** » 21 Jan 2015, 09:26

Thanks, Mike. The VINs were triple checked and the new one is compatible and has been delivered. We think perhaps the head cracked. There was no evidence of water in the oil.

My dad and I have decided to repair the car, detail it, park it, and sell it. If anyone should look at my posts it is apparent that I got in over my head. Had my dad and I seen the RobertDIY video about what to check out before purchasing this model and checked out the cost of parts and repair, we would've most definitely passed on it. What is considered "normal maintenance" on a Volvo is like a major repair on an American car. I am not a mechanic and cannot afford to keep this car.

The information received from contributors on this site has been most helpful but I need to cut my losses. I feel sadness and relief at the same time. I got to drive a really nice car for 8 1/2 months but the stress of getting it repaired has been extremely hard on me. I can't live day-to-day waiting for the other shoe to drop anymore. Someone will get a very nice car with a tested engine with less than 74K miles on it and lots of new parts.

The next topic may address the engine R & R. The mechanic who is doing the work is also a member of this site.

KBlue_V70 · Post by **KBlue_V70** » 25 Jan 2015, 18:38

Is there a shop manual for my car in book form or are they all on DVD?? Thanks.