Volvo Owners Club Forum - View Single Post - C70 2.0litre turbo purchase & maintenance.

SteveSarre · Jul 15th, 2019, 19:08

Hi Alec,

Just a quick response.

Why are you looking at 2.0 rather than 2.5 T or T5? (I am not sure if there is a 2.5 non turbo). I don't know anything about the 2.0 engine, so cannot comment on differences etc.

The boot on the C70 is very very small. Can you find a C70 and try it at an early stage?

Yes I assume that the engine should be hot to do the glove test.

Mechanically the C70s up to 2005 are very similar to the V70 (pre 2000), so parts and experience are easily available.

The PCV is not really a big job once you have accepted the fact that you have to remove the intake manifold (and I remove the radiator fan as well), but yes it does involve quite a lot of leaning into the engine bay!

Rear springs should be easy (although I have only done it on V70s).

The fabric roof is a problem area (1. the rear window becomes detached, and 2. the fabric tends to get scuffed in various spots). Expensive to replace.

Steve

Jul 15th, 2019, 19:08	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:13 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Alec, Just a quick response. Why are you looking at 2.0 rather than 2.5 T or T5? (I am not sure if there is a 2.5 non turbo). I don't know anything about the 2.0 engine, so cannot comment on differences etc. The boot on the C70 is very very small. Can you find a C70 and try it at an early stage? Yes I assume that the engine should be hot to do the glove test. Mechanically the C70s up to 2005 are very similar to the V70 (pre 2000), so parts and experience are easily available. The PCV is not really a big job once you have accepted the fact that you have to remove the intake manifold (and I remove the radiator fan as well), but yes it does involve quite a lot of leaning into the engine bay! Rear springs should be easy (although I have only done it on V70s). The fabric roof is a problem area (1. the rear window becomes detached, and 2. the fabric tends to get scuffed in various spots). Expensive to replace. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped) Last edited by SteveSarre; Jul 15th, 2019 at 19:15.