trance42 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 All kinds of electrical problems. Power steering going out. Needs suspension. None of the gauges work. I think i want to find another car to put my engine and tyranny in.Thoughts?Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narxs70 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 i think the thoughts you have are good. like a 240? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trance42 Posted January 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 i was thinking another 850. 240 would be nice but thats allot of fab work and allot of money. has anyone in the us done it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narxs70 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 i did not pay attention to the m56h. just get you another 850. power level with that motor?edit: Mesoam may be right. another 850 body could cost $1500-2500. would that amount fix the car you have now? it probably would. good thinking Mesoam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 what the hell is "all kinds of electrical problems" ?just sounds like mainteince has been neglected man...make a list, check it twice and make a few orders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trance42 Posted January 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 well when my engine wiring harness busted in flames it fried allot of stuff. i have replaced allot but now its just getting to be an irritation. suspension has been neglected along with little things but its winter and outside is the only place i have to work on my car and i am not so motivated. i have had the alternator rebuilt and it works but something is draining the battery. dead ground fried relay or something draining the battery.edit. i was thinking i could get one with a blown engine for less than 1500. power steering parts, new suspension, random stuff and someone to figure out the electronics. who knows. maybe the same cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 well you can think of it in a few ways, i'm sure you could find someone to off load that engine if its truly "built" (internals, head work e/t/c)then just buy a daily driveror just buy what you need to fix it up nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trance42 Posted January 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 vms engine. don't want to get rid of it. just discouraged. little things. nickel dime nickel dime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 so really you're just venting your frustrations :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N/A Kid Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 why not buy another cheap 850, one in decent enough shape to get you through the winter that you can also pirate parts from to fix your current problem. or if the new car turns out to be in better shape then the current one you can just drive it until the weather gets nice and swap the engine and tranny over. this way you kinda cover both bases. i know good 850s exist in the $1500 range; thats all mine cost. 143,000 miles, everything works fine, no major mechanical problems, just a pair of broken headlight lenses and a worn timing belt. i'm sure if you do decide to just swap the engine you could find a nice chassis for much cheaper then this even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keaton85 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 why not buy another cheap 850, one in decent enough shape to get you through the winter that you can also pirate parts from to fix your current problem. or if the new car turns out to be in better shape then the current one you can just drive it until the weather gets nice and swap the engine and tranny over. this way you kinda cover both bases. i know good 850s exist in the $1500 range; thats all mine cost. 143,000 miles, everything works fine, no major mechanical problems, just a pair of broken headlight lenses and a worn timing belt. i'm sure if you do decide to just swap the engine you could find a nice chassis for much cheaper then this even.i will drop my engine out and sell you my car for 1500...its in good shape and all the electrical is 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PharmD Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I'd say fix it. Even if you do drop it in another 850, you're gonna have to do the same maintenance on it at some point. Why pay for a new(er) body just to end up doing the same thing you're looking at now anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trance42 Posted January 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 so really you're just venting your frustrations yes, but i am also looking for my best option. I don't know how nanny times i have said i wanted to run it off a cliff. All problems started when i blew the 1st engine Christmas 05 and they haven't stopped. i will drop my engine out and sell you my car for 1500...its in good shape and all the electrical is 100%i don't want a 94 but thanksI'd say fix it. Even if you do drop it in another 850, you're gonna have to do the same maintenance on it at some point. Why pay for a new(er) body just to end up doing the same thing you're looking at now anyway?good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Über855R Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 yeah, a motor swap alone is going to take you most of the time it would take to fix all of your problems. Also the cost of a donor car or a replacment body will easily offset the cost of parts to fix yours. If you are really serious about it take apart the interior sound deaden the inside replace any panels you feel necessary reupholster, fix said mechanical problems and bam. Its like you have a brand new car. At least I know that is in my cars future someday. Although its pretty good right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackT5 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Fix it and get it tuned properly.You should get in on the Nira groupbuy, just don't install it until you fix that electrical problem http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=67195 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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