V70 R 98 engine repair replace ?

**KARL** · Tuesday 5th October 2010, 14:36

Hi Everyone

Now I have been banging on about this for a while !

I have a 1998 V70 R AWD.It was a great car until the tensioner failed and threw the belt.
Got new belt , engine runs, a bit nosier , runs great , then runs very badly !

Think its a damaged lifter, as a bent valve would not keep changing the way it runs all the time.

Right, got an old 850 T5 that runs like a peach , as my everyday runaround !

Do I fix the R or swap the older 850 engine into it! (How much ££)?

The R wont die.If it did'nt run at all, I would start to swap the R bits over to the T5.

The R is in good condition besides the engine , but I think it is repairable !

Where can I get an inspection quote , repair , advice !

Got to sort it before I run out of time and money.

Thanks Everyone in advance for your help.
Cheers Karl

V70 R AWD 1998 Rica
855 GLE T5 HLM 304 (This one works)

**t5lover** · Tuesday 5th October 2010, 15:32

pm'ed u mate

**t5lover** · Sunday 7th November 2010, 11:55

It's all sorted now had 2 bent inlet vavles runs like diamond motor

**KARL** · Wednesday 10th November 2010, 12:14

Originally Posted by t5lover

It's all sorted now had 2 bent inlet vavles runs like diamond motor

I would like to say a massive thankyou to T5Lover who has done an outstanding job on My V70 R AWD

He came all the way down to mine and worked flat out for some hours in the rain and cold.

The car ticks over like a dream , even better than when I bought her !
Got to fix my rear stuck caliper first before i drive it !
This guy is recomended by me as his work is **it hot and to top it all , is a diamond geezer !

My wife and I are very greatful.
I would like to drop him a line if i am down his way anytime.

Justin Thanks mate !
This bunny is a happy bunny !
Class

**Wobbly Dave** · Wednesday 10th November 2010, 12:33

Just love it when a forum comes together - as Hannibal used to say

**KARL** · Wednesday 10th November 2010, 13:22

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

Just love it when a forum comes together - as Hannibal used to say

Indeed !

Thanks to VPCUK

Cheers

**t5lover** · Wednesday 10th November 2010, 22:43

Thankyou for all the coffees and food and the bloody good chats we had and thankyou for the comment u left for me mate very appreciated Karl and I got to say you are a diamond chap to belive me it was like we been friends for years lol am glad your happy with what I done it sounds so lovely it just a shame mine is in bits now lol anyway when your down this way pop in mate your welcome dude

**cegc70t** · Wednesday 17th November 2010, 14:33

A post like this makes me believe in humanity again! Well done guys

**KARL** · Thursday 2nd December 2010, 18:57

Originally Posted by cegc70t

A post like this makes me believe in humanity again! Well done guys

This Chap is the dogs Bol**cks !
A Big credit to VPCUK.

Thanks to the vpcuk also of course !

**mightywolf** · Thursday 2nd December 2010, 19:46

Its really cool hearing good stuff like that for a change!

I've got a warm fuzzy feeling inside lol.

**mexybhouy** · Thursday 2nd December 2010, 22:03

That's why 4rms like this exsist, that's the whole point, until Egoooo'z and Personalities intervene!!!!! Hope that's how yo spell it? Don't think so? lol!!!!!