alissakk
Member
- Joined
- Oct 26, 2003
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
Just had the new volvo (1985 diesel 760 wagon) checked-out at a local import shop - diagnostic + compression check.
I realize I was asking for it when I bought a car sight-unseen off ebay /images/graemlins/blush.gif, and I am prepared to invest money in the car if it seems like a reasonable option. However, the first thing this mechanic said to me this afternoon was that he did not recommend putting money into this vehicle, and proceeded to list the things he found wrong.
I would like anyone's opinion on the severity of the volvo's problems. Is it foolish for me to invest a couple thousand dollars in this vehcile? Should I fix or sell?
Problems:
water pump leaking-needs replaced & could likely lead to a
timing belt also
rear brakes + left rear calliper dragging
dirty brake fluid + dirty transmission fluid w/ small leak
battery terminals worn
egr system disconnected
inner tire rods - worn and loose
front strut leaking
oil leak near oil pan
I realize I was asking for it when I bought a car sight-unseen off ebay /images/graemlins/blush.gif, and I am prepared to invest money in the car if it seems like a reasonable option. However, the first thing this mechanic said to me this afternoon was that he did not recommend putting money into this vehicle, and proceeded to list the things he found wrong.
I would like anyone's opinion on the severity of the volvo's problems. Is it foolish for me to invest a couple thousand dollars in this vehcile? Should I fix or sell?
Problems:
water pump leaking-needs replaced & could likely lead to a
timing belt also
rear brakes + left rear calliper dragging
dirty brake fluid + dirty transmission fluid w/ small leak
battery terminals worn
egr system disconnected
inner tire rods - worn and loose
front strut leaking
oil leak near oil pan