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...just sincere condolences for getting stuck with one of the dreaded & inevitable B28 repair scenarios. I'd seriously consider a swap to a B230FT unless it can be repaired relatively inexpensively, and regrettably I doubt that'll happen - I've seen too many B28s come apart and $2000 later, reassembled, still not work right. B280s aren't nearly as bad but unfortunately are tarred with the same brush & most Volvo mechanics who've been burned by an attempted B28 overhaul won't touch any PRV. As a rule they're worth more for scrap aluminum than as a complete motor - if you've got the patience to pull the sensors, sleeves, dowels & anything else steel from it. It doesn't even make a decent anchor - not heavy enough! Best wishes to you, and I hope this episode hasn't poisoned your opinion of Volvos too much - you'll have trials & tribulations with any car, but in general with a Volvo they're easier to resolve yourself, and you'll stand a better chance of making it home without a tow truck when something goes amok. Still I know how frustrating it can be. I have yet to drive my 1990 780 (owned it since December, just waiting for the last of the parts to arrive now), a front wheel bearing seized on my 84 240 this morning, and my newly purchased 1990 740 died today on her maiden voyage. That was an easy fix though, just a bad crank sensor - five minutes to replace, fortunately I had a spare on hand.
Good luck!
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Chris, Dartmouth NS Canada 70 M-B 280SE, 83 245DL, 84 244 turbo, 90 780 turbo, 92 VW Golf
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