

| Subject: | Volvo Turbo-Diesels/Vanagon conversion |
| Date: | Sat, 11 Nov 1995 11:51:55 -0600 |
Hey now,
Ok all you conversion minded folks out there, here's the info I
talked about last week. Like I said, sounds like the hot#3 we airheads deal
with. Something you may want to consider before plunking down the $$$ for a
conversion. (If you missed the previous post, this note is from my dad, who
bought his '85 volvo 740 turbo diesel new)
>
>Hi Kiddo,
>
>The thing I have been told about the Volvo 6 cylinder Turbo Diesel in
>my 85 740GLE is that it burns hot on the number 6 piston and as a result
>doesn't have the longevity a diesel should have. I have three data
>points. I know of two engines that crapped out at 150,000 and 225,000
>miles. Mine has about 206,000 miles on it and is still going strong.
>
>Pops
Hope this helps someone.
Peace,
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