960/V90 reliabilty

skye740 · Nov 23rd, 2010, 20:36

Advice appriciated please.

Thinking of a change to a newer model and just browsing,

Which is better in terms of reliability the 2.5 or 3.0ltr engine varient?

Are the manual boxes good on these.

Do they suffer from niggly electrical problems. Engine mgt issues etc??

Cheers

gpl1968 · Nov 23rd, 2010, 20:49

Don't forget that the 940 lasted until 1998 with reblock reliability too.

CTCNetwork · Nov 23rd, 2010, 21:37

Hi,

2.5 and 3.0 were pretty much the same, just different liners for the different cc.

Earlier versions of the 960 white block, or some at least, could suffer from oil weep. The mould for the block moved very slightly over the production period leading to oil weeping from the block walls. I believe the issue was resolved at or about late '93 to '94. Safe to say no S or V had that issue.

The white block does require, and appreciate, good regular servicing. So regular oil and filter changes are a must with these engines.

Manual gearbox, aka white block M90's, are sought after for having better longevity under greater power outputs and are sought after for themselves.
So, no issues with them!

Des. . .

Nov 23rd, 2010, 20:36	#1
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Nov 23rd, 2010, 20:49	#2
gpl1968 VOC Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 23:42 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wirral View Photos By: gpl1968	Don't forget that the 940 lasted until 1998 with reblock reliability too. __________________ Gavin 1997 945 CD (B230FK) [RIP: 1991 945 Turbo (B230FT) 1992 945 SE turbo (B200FT)]

Nov 23rd, 2010, 21:37	#3
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, 2.5 and 3.0 were pretty much the same, just different liners for the different cc. Earlier versions of the 960 white block, or some at least, could suffer from oil weep. The mould for the block moved very slightly over the production period leading to oil weeping from the block walls. I believe the issue was resolved at or about late '93 to '94. Safe to say no S or V had that issue. The white block does require, and appreciate, good regular servicing. So regular oil and filter changes are a must with these engines. Manual gearbox, aka white block M90's, are sought after for having better longevity under greater power outputs and are sought after for themselves. So, no issues with them! Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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