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Feb 4th, 2008, 17:38 | #1 |
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Thinking of buying P1 V70 tdi.
I am looking at a couple of V70 tdi's both automatics. We have run two 850s and numerous 240's and 740's including a brief time with a 262.
What are the common pitfalls to this model year 97 and 98? For example: one of my 850's suffered a rear main seal loss and cost nearly 600pounds, so I want to avoid this kind of cost. What advice do you have for me to look for on the cars, both have 170k miles plus? Thanks Matt
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Feb 4th, 2008, 18:55 | #2 |
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I like auto's too, but I've seen a few where the boxes are either faulty or have given up at that sort of mileage so I went for a manual. A rebuild on these boxes are £1300+, so you will need to bear that in mind, especially if you tow & putting extra strain on a tired box.
The engines are very good & tough, if looked after with regular oil changes and make sure the belts have been done every 80k max along with the tensioners etc & ideally the water pump as there have been reports of them seizing ! Don't worry about them smoking , as they all seem to do it especially if driven around town - a good italian tune up usually helps to clear it a bit. They will also smoke if it takes a couple of times to start from cold, as the engine has to get rid of unburnt diesel - this is usually a sign of failed glow plugs which you can replace at home. MPG wise, expect 38-42 around town & 42-50 on a run, depending on your riving style of course ! Overall, good tough cars with quite a bit of punch power wise & economical, just watch high mile autos. Cheers, John. |
Feb 4th, 2008, 22:54 | #3 |
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Good luck with the search I made a choice and bought a high mileage v70 it had 163000 on the clock at the begining of october and now has 172000 on the clock ,I have had a few glitches with it but it has run and is running very well loads of go even with this mileage so go for it
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Feb 4th, 2008, 23:08 | #4 | |
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cam belt , pump belt, and water pump these are a must. the pump timeing has to be done via a scan tool, i have a code reader for tdis up to 1999 with msa 15.7 so can do that for you . i will also be selling my 850 tdi with 120000 very soon so if you need that hook up let me no mike 850 tdi v70 t5 |
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