940 Head gasket?

PCJ · Sep 15th, 2009, 13:07

Hey everybody, I am quite a new member of the VOC forums and have a 940 Wentworth which has developed a problem; the head gasket is apparently on it's way out. I took it to my local Volvo garage who were very helpful and diagnosed the problem(sods law, I spent 3 years with rovers and no HGF and I get it with a volvo) and quoted £450 to get it fixed. Now I am a poor student and the MOT is due next month so I am wondering if its worth spending the money getting it fixed or should I sell the car as it stands and then just try and find a different volvo? Just because its a wentworth and the rear diff/axel is quite sought after apparently.

Thoughts and opinions are welcome!

RollingThunder · Sep 15th, 2009, 13:23

The 940 engine is dead easy to work on - I'd say one of the easiest I've come across. At one point I was taking the head off every few weeks (I was modding the engine

). The only (slightly) awkward part is mucking about with the turbo - but even so, there is so much room!

£450 sounds a bit steep really, but you are quoting main dealership prices! Find a good independent if you can't do it yourself - their labour charges will be much less. Ask for recommendations on this forum.

Laney760 · Sep 15th, 2009, 14:35

Fwiw, £450 to replace head gasket by a Volvo dealer sounds a very good price to me.... I was quoted much more than that by many garages when enquiring as to hg replacement in my 940 diesel and also in a previous non-Volvo petrol car....

PCJ · Sep 15th, 2009, 15:59

So far the cheapest quote is £400 off a local garage which is usually cheaper than anyone else around here so I may have to either sell or scrap her :'(

Chris740R · Sep 15th, 2009, 20:54

Ever thought about having a try yourself?

PCJ · Sep 16th, 2009, 00:55

I would but I am not too familiar with the engine, can't find a haynes and would prob need help from somebody who knows what they are doing!

fowlerman · Sep 16th, 2009, 18:46

Hi PCJ
Don't give up yet, Give Brian a ring at Jump Leads St Annes 01253 714207 and ask him for a price. He did my 940 a couple of months ago, a lot less than £400. Usually able to fix you up with a courtesy car as well. Got to be worth a phone call.

Pete.

Sep 15th, 2009, 13:07	#1
PCJ Junior Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2020 12:06 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southport	940 Head gasket? Hey everybody, I am quite a new member of the VOC forums and have a 940 Wentworth which has developed a problem; the head gasket is apparently on it's way out. I took it to my local Volvo garage who were very helpful and diagnosed the problem(sods law, I spent 3 years with rovers and no HGF and I get it with a volvo) and quoted £450 to get it fixed. Now I am a poor student and the MOT is due next month so I am wondering if its worth spending the money getting it fixed or should I sell the car as it stands and then just try and find a different volvo? Just because its a wentworth and the rear diff/axel is quite sought after apparently. Thoughts and opinions are welcome!

Sep 15th, 2009, 13:23	#2
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	The 940 engine is dead easy to work on - I'd say one of the easiest I've come across. At one point I was taking the head off every few weeks (I was modding the engine ). The only (slightly) awkward part is mucking about with the turbo - but even so, there is so much room! £450 sounds a bit steep really, but you are quoting main dealership prices! Find a good independent if you can't do it yourself - their labour charges will be much less. Ask for recommendations on this forum. __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Sep 15th, 2009, 14:35	#3
Laney760 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henley on Thames	Fwiw, £450 to replace head gasket by a Volvo dealer sounds a very good price to me.... I was quoted much more than that by many garages when enquiring as to hg replacement in my 940 diesel and also in a previous non-Volvo petrol car.... __________________ [IMG]Volvo2 by Strider'swoman, on Flickr[/IMG] Current '96 945 2.3 lpt - Aurigas, tailgate spoiler, sports grille, lpg fuelled Previous '88 764 TD, '92 945 TD, '88 745, '81 244 DL

Sep 16th, 2009, 18:46	#7
fowlerman Master Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 10:00 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: blackpool	Hi PCJ Don't give up yet, Give Brian a ring at Jump Leads St Annes 01253 714207 and ask him for a price. He did my 940 a couple of months ago, a lot less than £400. Usually able to fix you up with a courtesy car as well. Got to be worth a phone call. Pete. __________________ Guy Fawkes-the only man to get into parliment with the right idea! "Tha can alus trust a mon as tucks is shirt inside is underpants" Sir Jos Fosdyke, Tripe magnate.

Sep 15th, 2009, 15:59	#4
PCJ Junior Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2020 12:06 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southport	So far the cheapest quote is £400 off a local garage which is usually cheaper than anyone else around here so I may have to either sell or scrap her :'(

Sep 15th, 2009, 20:54	#5
Chris740R Premier Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cranfield	Ever thought about having a try yourself?

Sep 16th, 2009, 00:55	#6
PCJ Junior Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2020 12:06 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southport	I would but I am not too familiar with the engine, can't find a haynes and would prob need help from somebody who knows what they are doing!

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