Well I finally did it, I bought a 2004 S60 AWD with 150k on the 2.5 turbo. It is a very clean car and came with all the service records, I bought it from the original owner that took the car off the showroom at Orloff Volvo in Chicago.
I have two 740s (87, 380k and 90 turbo 5 spd 125k) and a 940 all with red block engines; I have replaced the timing belts in all three, and do most of the maintenance on them myself.
The new to me S60 is sitting in my driveway after the trip home from Chicago to traverse City MI (250 ? miles) waiting for a new timing belt and some very minor issues. RH headlamp wiper not working, headlamps need adjusting bad, and a good coat of was before winter.
The car has had some of the wheel bearings replaced, two coil packs and some other maintenance items. One thing that was done that I don't know why is the front passenger window and window regulator were replaced; has anyone had issues with window regulators?
Can anyone give me any tips or advise on changing the timing belt? Is it much different than any others? I haven't really looked at it, is it a good idea to replace the water pump at the same time?
Any experience, tips, and information on this car would be great. I hope this car will be as good as my other 3 have been.
Thanks
Gene