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Am I crazy? Should I invest $550in 230K turbo? 900

posted by  aconn7 on  Tue Nov 24 18:12 CST 2009
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I ordered shocks, struts & bushings
for my '93 940 Turbo wagon @ 230k.
They have never been replaced. Parts
cost: $300, labor $250.

Now I am getting cold feet. What are
the opinions of Turbos? Is it near
end-of-life?

Opinions, please.








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    Am I crazy? Should I invest $550in 230K turbo? 900

    posted by  johnstanleyho on  Mon Nov 30 19:11 CST 2009
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      posted by  johnstanleyho on  Mon Nov 30 19:19 CST 2009
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      At 200K or so most turbo red blocks are on the verge of needing a head gasket job. The symptoms are transient overheating spikes on your temp gauge, topping up the coolant overfil and a little discoloration. One of my Volvos would burst small rubber coolant hoses. A fresh head gasket and as long as you are doing, water pump, timing belt and pulley and you are good for another 100K.
      As someone on board has noted, the dissimilar metals of the cast iron head and the alloy aluminum head microscopically rub and shift with heat/cooling cycles. Eventually the head gasket seeps and its time.
      It's a little costly but its a must maitenance item for the turbos that run hotter. Many a turbo has been sereted because of the problems associated with the head gasket.
      The 1993 wagons are quite nice and well worth keeping.








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    Am I crazy? Should I invest $550in 230K turbo? 900

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    posted by  Ryan_R on  Wed Nov 25 07:00 CST 2009
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    It's cheaper than 6 months of leasing a VW Jetta.

    -Ryan
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    Athens, Ohio
    1987 245 DL 314k, Dog-mobile
    1990 245 DL 134k M47, E-codes, GT Sway Bars, GT Braces, Draco Wheels
    1991 745 GL 300k, Regina, 23/21mm Turbo Sway Bars







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    Am I crazy? Should I invest $550in 230K turbo? 900

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    posted by  brettsutherland on  Wed Nov 25 05:16 CST 2009
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    My 780 TURBO has 210K miles on it .... turbo is still boosting well .... but looks like the seals are done .... thankfully I acquired a spare from a friend parting out another 780 .... Be sure you get the right replacement ... there were many different versions.

    Brett
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    Am I crazy? Should I invest $550in 230K turbo? 700

    posted by  someone claiming to be BrickcarBrickhouse on  Wed Nov 25 00:36 CST 2009 [RELATED]

    I use the $1000.00 rule. Will the repairs be under that amount for the following year & if yes then its a good economical choice for me. Good luck.








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    Am I crazy? Should I invest $550in 230K turbo? 900

    posted by  trichard on  Wed Nov 25 00:17 CST 2009
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    1. does the car now drive well and is it reliable apart from the suspension fatigue?

    2. is the 550 in outlay going to seriously harm your ability pay your bills?

    3. can you replace this car with another of EQUAL reliability, get it registered, titled, insured and pay to fix the little things that ALWAYS crop up in a new purchase for 550?

    if you answered yes, no, no ....spend the money .








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      Am I crazy? Should I invest $550in 230K turbo? 900

      posted by  scottn941 on  Wed Nov 25 05:33 CST 2009
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      Absolutely. You should never expect a vehicle of that age to NOT require some investment. If the body and other major components are in great shape, it's a no-brainer.
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