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May 4th, 2022, 19:27 | #1 |
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Viewing an S70 this weekend, any advice?
The car is a 1998 low mileage example (64k), 2l 20v petrol. FSH, garaged and looks to be in good general order with only 2 owners from new. Timing belt changed around 42k.
Does anyone know if there any particular issues to look out for on these cars? We'll do all the fundamentals as for any car, but haven't seen any consistent problems being asked about on here, which I hope is a good sign. |
May 4th, 2022, 19:33 | #2 |
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When was the belt changed? 42k miles could have been 15 years ago
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May 4th, 2022, 19:59 | #3 |
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check heater matrix for any leaks check hand brake works plus all the usual s/h car buying checks . take a volvo friend with you
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May 4th, 2022, 22:01 | #5 |
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If you can smell a "musty old car smell" when the heater is set to hot, which then disappears when set to cold, then the heater matrix is likely leaking and thus will need replacing. Heater Matrix units are a cheap to buy, and replacing is fairly straightforward.
Check if all 4 windows roll up & down via the drivers switch. The electrical contacts inside the switch can get dirty/dusty causing a poor connection, quite a simple job to clean inside the switch though. Ask if the fuel pump relay has been replaced, if not, best to order a replacement, as they do fail. meaning the car can randomly cut out, or outright not start. If it's an automatic, check to see if the spring loaded trigger on the back of the gear lever pops outs properly when moving the lever. If the trigger hasnt popped back out when in Park, you will be unable to remove the ignition key unless you coax the trigger to pop back out. You will want to order a new shifter trigger and spring (comes as a pack) and replace the trigger. Does the engine run rough for a few seconds after starting up (especially after adding petrol) then settles into a normal idle? If so, the EVAP purge valve at the top of the radiator is likely stuck open, so either needs cleaning, or replacing. A new Pierburg Evap purge valve is £30-£50 depending on where you buy from. Very easy to replace, as its right infront of you when you open the bonnet. Does the exhaust sound like it's blowing in the center of the car? If so, it may jusy be a new exaust clamp needed, which holds the two sections of the exhaust together. Last edited by T5R92011; May 4th, 2022 at 22:06. |
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May 6th, 2022, 21:25 | #7 |
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S70
We've owned an S70 for the past 17 years during which time it's covered around 130,000 miles on top of the 100,000 on the clock when we bought the car in 2005.
It's been ( and still is) a fantastic car. I wish we could find another as good. Things that have needed attention in that time include:
It's quite a list, but heck, the car is 25 years old, has covered a quarter of a million miles, is totally reliable, still supremely comfortable, brilliantly practical, generally a straightforward DIY proposition, and returns 30mpg. Hope this helps - if you've found a good S70 then you've just got yourself a good example of one of the best cars ever made. Jack |
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