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new purchase 900 1993

posted by  someone claiming to be Randy West on  Wed Nov 15 23:46 CST 2000 [RELATED]


I am considering the purchase of a 1993 960 S/W with 90k

This will be my first Volvo purchase and would like to know if there are

any particular problems that are known on this model.

From reading the board, I've seen notes that using a Volvo oil filter

and even coolant seem to be high on the list of many writers.

Is there really that much difference between the non-OEM part and the

Volvo part ?

Any help would be greatly apprecitated.

R.W.







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Re: new purchase 900 1993

posted by  someone claiming to be wbainlookalike on  Wed Nov 15 23:52 CST 2000 [RELATED]

There may be some issues with that year and model. Check the FAQ via the link below. There is info about 960's in there. Engine block porosity is the big one.







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Re: new purchase 900 1993

posted by  someone claiming to be Shatz on  Thu Nov 16 15:13 CST 2000 [RELATED]

I would think with 90K on the engine, the porosity issue may be moot. But have the coolant system presssure checked to be on the safe side. My 92 has never showed any signs of this seepage.






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