850, 70 And T5 Buyers Guide

GRN Motors · Dec 11th, 2009, 13:19

also, it was only the S/V70 R manual 2wd and the 1999 V70R auto with engine code B5234T8 that had the 18t fitted.

the awd came with the 16t.....

just an update....no dig

222s · Dec 11th, 2009, 17:17

Also worth checking for rust. My father's L reg 855 (since departed via the scrappage scheme) was suffering from delaminating in the chassis sections adjacent to the rear bumper.

Jod T5 · Dec 14th, 2009, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by 222s

Also worth checking for rust. My father's L reg 855 (since departed via the scrappage scheme) was suffering from delaminating in the chassis sections adjacent to the rear bumper.

Hi
If this is a common problem then certainly it can be noted...
However it is not a complaint i am familiar with....
Anyone.....?

Jod

222s · Dec 14th, 2009, 11:34

I must admit that I was surprised when I found out too. AFAIK, it hadn't suffered from accident damage there, so if it's a one-off, I can only assume that it might be due to the underseal being disturbed when the towbar was fitted.

timofthomas · Aug 5th, 2010, 21:09

What about the turbo-diseasals please? (sorry but can't afford the mpg of the petrol turbo unit :s) anything I should look for there? understand its a Mitsubishi engine?

storming · Jan 23rd, 2011, 20:45

Will a 16t turbo from a s70 1997, will it bolt straight on to a replace a 15t on a 96 t5??
Looking a vadis they look the same!!

12123 · May 12th, 2012, 00:22

I need a diesel or petrol automatic estate and after years of merc ecu problems am returning to Volvo . From reading many pages here I wonder if there is a year/model with strong management components ,or components not requiring main dealer service/repair so I can use local independant. I have seen some great 850's but cannot commit until I understand their brains a little more. Can you advise or direct me to advice or should I look to older models 700-900 with simpler systems. Having enjoyed many 120 series and 240 series I am confident with older Volvos but the economy of newer models or diesel is attractive. Any comments welcome, Thanks

robthebrit · Jul 30th, 2012, 12:05

Hi there,

Does anyone know where to get a pcv in the uk cheaply

for a C70 t5 1999

Thanks

Rob

Nick Jackson · Apr 8th, 2013, 17:39

I've just signed up to the forum today and wondered what the reference to 854 and 855 means in the buying guide?

I'm on the look out for an 850 estate or V70. I've heard the later V70's after 2000 aren't built to the same level of Volvo durability as the 1997-2000 models. Is that a myth or fact?

Thanks
Nick

Jod T5 · Dec 14th, 2009, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRN Motors

also, it was only the S/V70 R manual 2wd and the 1999 V70R auto with engine code B5234T8 that had the 18t fitted.

the awd came with the 16t.....

just an update....no dig

Thanks Chad...
I will update the thread (all three of them thx lol) in due course...

Jod

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Dec 11th, 2009, 17:17	#2
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Also worth checking for rust. My father's L reg 855 (since departed via the scrappage scheme) was suffering from delaminating in the chassis sections adjacent to the rear bumper. __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Dec 14th, 2009, 11:34	#4
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	I must admit that I was surprised when I found out too. AFAIK, it hadn't suffered from accident damage there, so if it's a one-off, I can only assume that it might be due to the underseal being disturbed when the towbar was fitted. __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Aug 5th, 2010, 21:09	#5
timofthomas Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2015 15:28 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cheshire	What about the turbo-diseasals please? (sorry but can't afford the mpg of the petrol turbo unit :s) anything I should look for there? understand its a Mitsubishi engine? __________________ - F reg 1988 740 GL Estate - - 54 plate V50 2ltr turbo-diesel -

Jan 23rd, 2011, 20:45	#6
storming Senior Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2015 21:02 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bristol	16t turbo Will a 16t turbo from a s70 1997, will it bolt straight on to a replace a 15t on a 96 t5?? Looking a vadis they look the same!!

May 12th, 2012, 00:22	#7
12123 New Member Last Online: Dec 4th, 2012 16:39 Join Date: May 2012 Location: zummrezet	850 or 700-900? I need a diesel or petrol automatic estate and after years of merc ecu problems am returning to Volvo . From reading many pages here I wonder if there is a year/model with strong management components ,or components not requiring main dealer service/repair so I can use local independant. I have seen some great 850's but cannot commit until I understand their brains a little more. Can you advise or direct me to advice or should I look to older models 700-900 with simpler systems. Having enjoyed many 120 series and 240 series I am confident with older Volvos but the economy of newer models or diesel is attractive. Any comments welcome, Thanks

Jul 30th, 2012, 12:05	#8
robthebrit Junior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2013 09:08 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ramsgate	Hi there, Does anyone know where to get a pcv in the uk cheaply for a C70 t5 1999 Thanks Rob

Apr 8th, 2013, 17:39	#9
Nick Jackson New Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2014 10:05 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Blandford	New to forum I've just signed up to the forum today and wondered what the reference to 854 and 855 means in the buying guide? I'm on the look out for an 850 estate or V70. I've heard the later V70's after 2000 aren't built to the same level of Volvo durability as the 1997-2000 models. Is that a myth or fact? Thanks Nick

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