Volvo RWD 700 Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 11/2003 700 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

Compression testing B230FT 700 1988

posted by  james_a_sousa on  Wed Apr 16 17:49 CST 2003
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Thu Oct 23 18:51 CST 2014
[RELATED]

Erwin - In May of '97 we had compression tested on our '90 Turbo sedan as part of pre-purchase check, at the time it had 158,000 miles.
Readings were 145,130,143,and 160. The technician noted - Compression is variable, may be indication of a head gasket, impossible to accurately tell from these readings - overall sense of this car is good, just needs TLC.

In Jan of '01 had compression checked as part of 30,000 mile service (less labor charge)at the time it had 206,000 miles.
Readings were 120, 120, 120, and 150.

The car still starts and runs great, It is still the preferred car in our fleet, we all like it because it is peppy, looks good, and is fun to drive, a happy car!

BTW at 150k it had piston slap, and at 230k it sounds the same to me!

The point, don't worry, be happy.
--
3 8s & 2 7s 740,000 miles total






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New Compression testing B230FT [700][1988]
posted by  Erwin  on Tue Apr 15 08:37 CST 2003 >


<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.