04 V70R Timing Belt Broke, What Now?

BigDinPCB · Post by **BigDinPCB** » 15 May 2015, 12:24

Obviously the upper engine requires complete overhaul, which would cost as much as the car is worth. So assuming I'm not going to have that done, what should I do with this vehicle, scrap, part-out, sell as-is? I'm not a mechanic and the wife will not tolerate a cannibalized corpse hanging out in the driveway. What have others done in this instance? I'm in Pensacola, Florida if anyone is interested in this fine piece of non-running kit.

Post by **chrism** » 15 May 2015, 14:07

If the body and interior are still in good shape, put it up on Craigslist. Some handy wrench might just give you $800-1000, plus a $500 motor, and have him/herself a nice ride for under $1500 plus some sweat.

mrscullini · Post by **mrscullini** » 15 May 2015, 17:12

chrism wrote:If the body and interior are still in good shape, put it up on Craigslist. Some handy wrench might just give you $800-1000, plus a $500 motor, and have him/herself a nice ride for under $1500 plus some sweat.

this is where i would start. these motors are relatively easy to work on. how many miles are on the chassis and tranny?

mrscullini · Post by **mrscullini** » 15 May 2015, 17:14

probably worth throwing it up in the classifieds here also.

Ou2mame · Post by **Ou2mame** » 17 May 2015, 11:47

I would just tell the wife that money is money and part it out and then junk the rest. But as I say this my gf is sitting next to me giving me the silent treatment for something she knows I didn't do, so... At least it's quiet in here. Maybe don't take my advice

uncle boost · Post by **uncle boost** » 17 May 2015, 18:58

i will buy the whole car... contact me. [email protected]