Thanks for the responses. I've been looking on craigs list for some time in hopes of finding a new car for the college daughter and passing the V70 onto my 16 yr old daughter (figured it would be a good one for learning to drive).I've always shunned turbos to avoid additional maintenance,though I do like the extra boost they give. Some people shun craigslist, but I've found great deals for all sorts things there.

When looking over the car this morning,the underside has a heavy, and somewhat fresh looking coating of engine oil over it, so maybe something else was failing. Over the past 3 years, I've had to frequently remind my daughter to check the oil level ,as it would drop a bit between oil changes (for Christmas a couple of years ago, I attached a large, gaudy necklace to a qrt of oil and gave it to her as a gag gift - seemed to work!). Recently, she said it stopped going down, though she was still checking it weekly. When I checked the oil level today, it was maybe 3/4 quart high on the dipstick - interesting.

We've had the v70 for so long (since late 97 - our kids grew up in it),and I've worked on it so many times, it's hard to see it go. Many thanks to all at the brickboard who have helped me keep this thing going. I distinctly remember KlausC advising against non-volvo timing belts - Sorry I got into a hurry.

Thanks again!
Kcarl