I was advised today that my 93 850 engine miss is due to low compression on my number four cylinder. The cylinder pressure is by-passing both my intake and exhaust valves on that cylinder. All other cylinder comperssions are fine. The local independent volvo shop is advising me to rebuild the head to the tune of approximately $2500.00 for the complete job. This is provided my head is not cracked or the number goes up from there.

Is this a normal going rate for this job? It seams high to me.

Thanking you in advance for you response and opinion.

Paul

Right.... ask 'em what they would charge to install a used engine. You may be able to save at least 50%. You've probably got close to 200k miles on yours anyway. Be sure to replace the rear main seal on any used motor.

You could buy a whole new engine from any number of salvage yard for 400.00 and have it installed for less than half that! Check ebay for engines.....

Erie volvo (new york) has tons of stuff like what you need. I would call salvage yard before I let someone rebuild a head. You can get a new 93 Volvo 850 on Ebay for less than 2500! The whole car!