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Laird Scooby · Mar 5th, 2018, 21:42

From my limited knowledge of the diseasel Volvos, i'd say that was a D24 TIC.

Where did you buy it from? Even on a private sale these days it has to be fit for purpose unless specified in writing as only fit for spares or repair.

Also be wary of the garages that tell you the engine is beyond economic repair, especially if there is a car sales attached to the place.

Would be useful to know why it overheated as well, did you check the coolant level when you picked it up and has it lost coolant on the way? Or was it already empty and you just drove it? Was the water pump drive belt tight or loose so the water pump was slipping?

Mar 5th, 2018, 21:42	#8
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:53 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	From my limited knowledge of the diseasel Volvos, i'd say that was a D24 TIC. Where did you buy it from? Even on a private sale these days it has to be fit for purpose unless specified in writing as only fit for spares or repair. Also be wary of the garages that tell you the engine is beyond economic repair, especially if there is a car sales attached to the place. Would be useful to know why it overheated as well, did you check the coolant level when you picked it up and has it lost coolant on the way? Or was it already empty and you just drove it? Was the water pump drive belt tight or loose so the water pump was slipping? __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........