Hello all,

I've got an '89 740 turbo with some driveability problems and a possible leaking head gasket or other coolant into oil (or vice/versa)leak. A guy in my neighborhood runs a filthy little import garage and I've had my 240 (now gone to the junkyard), and my 740 in to him but something about his attitudes regarding troubleshooting on Volvos doesn't inspire confidence. I had a guy in Athens, GA who worked on all imports and was one of those really nice honest guys who'd do your repair work and talk to you about the problem offer alternatives to fixing some things, etc. and best of all his prices were very reasonable. I had another guy in Athens replace my torque rod bushings to the tune of $350!!!! I'm trying to avoid that kind of highway robbery. Anyway, I checked out the Cartalk (NPR guys) website and found some recommendations for various reputable garages throughout Chicago, but I'm wondering if any brickboarders know a mechanic who seems to be divinely inspired when it comes to diagnosing and fixing the various problems unique to Volvos. Of course it'd be nice if this demi-god Volvo mechanic wouldn't want a blood sacrifice or your first born child for the repairs.

Thanks,
Matt Campbell
'89 740 Turbo wagon (with virtually everything but the engine and turbo replaced under the hood!)

Hi Matt. I live in Chgo. There is a place in Winnetka called Hubbards Wood Volvo. They Do really good work. Kinda pricey but car will be in good hands.Tad there knows his stuff. I go there if i can't figure it out myself or is just too complicated and time consuming.Email me and i'll give you there info.It maybe posted here in shops.

Check with Jerry: eramia@hotmail.com He used to work at Europlex Auto on ?North and Ashland? He now works on his own (He's running 3 240T's)and he would be able to steer you in the right direction.

You can also email me privately for his phone #

Kerry
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Volvo habit: (3)242Ti, 242Ti, 245Ti, 745SE...and others

I've never been to this guy, but a neighbor saw me working on my car and dropped off an ad for this shop so....

Swedish Car Specialists Inc.
Servicing Volvos Exclusively
916 Lunt Ave
Schaumburg, IL 60193
847 891-3133

This is how the ad appears on the card. I've also seen his name on the brickboard in some other forum, maybe 700 FAQ or repair shops?

Good luck and let us know how you did.
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Ed 89 740 174K, 91 240 208K

Thanks, but sorry. Schaumburg is well over an hour away from where I live in the city. Also, I tend to be pretty wary of guys that only specialize in Volvos. I got burned by one of those outfits already. I guess I'm looking for a general import mechanic who also happens to know Volvos really well.

Thanks anyway,
Matt Campbell