Hello. my wife was driving the 210k 1999 V70 XC last night when the car went into limp type mode while approaching a hill. She described steam and not smoke. She later noticed coolant loss at lower driver side hose from radiator.
Radiator was drained as well as oil from motor. Thermostat was replaced. It broke at the clip. T-stat was Volvo and 92 degree. Put in a Vernet and 87 degree. Gauge has always behaved by heating up and staying at middle point.
Went to purchase complete head gasket kit. And lower coolant hose. As the lower hose sprang a leak and coolant drained out.
Oil had faint coolant mixed in. Coolant does not have any oil. I replaced the radiator and top hoses and expansion tank and cap recently. I regret holding off on replacing the t-stat and bottom hose at the same time.
My question is, without a code reader can I be sure the gasket is toast? Engine turns over and starts. Coolant light on. I've had this car for 2 years and bought from 2nd owner for 1500 bucks. Not sure of the history other than doing brakes and replacing the throttle sensor with the xemodex unit myself. And now the radiator. Radiator cracked at top sleeve after replacing the tank and cap the week before. Not sure what to do at this point. Is the engine done? Is it worth attempting to fix? Should I try and if so how many specific tools will I need to keep timing and cams in place? One other thing, The timing kit has not been replaced in 100k.
I dont know if it's worth it and I have yet to find anything related to the V70 engine gasket diy or the thermostat breaking while driving. Thank you very much.
J
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