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Old 03-14-2009, 05:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
Johnny Mullet
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My $500.00 Volvo








1998 Volvo V70 GLT Turbo wagon. It was a customer's car and he has had nothing but problems with it. Here is the repairs I did in the past.........

Replace burnt exhaust valves.
Secondary air injection pump.
4 wheel brake job.
Rear suspension bushings.
Front struts and springs.
Welded cat converter.
Thermostat.
Timing Belt.

Recently, he brought it in my shop for it losing oil. These cars have an "Oil Trap" that gets all clogged up and all the hoses and lines clog and break. I quoted the job and he declined the repairs

One week later he said he was going to scrap it unless I wanted it so I offered him $500.00 for it and he agreed. He bought a 2009 XC70 Cross Country.

Built in instant MPG gauge! I got 27 MPG on the way home

I will fix the car and give it to my wife so we can retire the 4X4 for winter and hauling use only.

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