This is a synopsis of the above thread I thought some might find useful.
So here’s a run down of what it cost and the work that had to be done for a deferred maintenance/ghetto lux mk1 XC90 to bring it back to life/save it from the scrap yard.
Purchased 10/24 $1800 @165,300 miles. 2012 with almost every option.
Known issues when purchased:
Misfire, cam position code, trans holding gear, shot struts, bald tires, power steering whine, low coolant, 5 month out of date inspection/emissions, accessory belt looked horrible, engine mounts looked suspect, broken rear wiper arm, and a whole bunch of burned out bulbs.
Maintenance history was sparse at best.
Bought it as a title only, no registration, in case it was gonna end up a part out (body and interior is a 8/10 and with the exception of the engine splash shield, it was complete.
Almost all the work I did was to address an issue, however some of it was elective and fell under the “at that mileage, if I’m touching it, I’m replacing it” mindset.
The goal was to make it as bullet proof as possible for my soon to be 16 year old son (June 25).
I trailered it home and started immediately.
Working with VIDA/DICE, v-tool and a harbor freight scanner.
Only things it went to a shop for was struts install and tires and alignment. My son and I did the rest.
FCP Euro, Rock Auto and Tasca is where almost all the parts came from.
As of this writing I’ve put about 1800 miles on it.
The first few things I did, I did it with the cheapest parts available, just in case it wasn’t worth saving.
1st set of plugs and coils, Bosch iridium and no name $18 coils
Cabin and engine air filters
Fuel filter
Engine flush and oil change
2, 4 qt transmission drain and fills
Drain and fill both differentials
Haldex service
1 headlight bulb
1st Coolant drain and fill
Front wiper blades, rear arm and blade
Power steering flush and new reservoir
PCV box
Every coolant hose, thermostat, water pump, expansion tank cap and 2nd fill with new coolant.
New intake gaskets
Clean throttle body
Clean MAF
New oil fill cap gasket
New fuel pressure sensor
Cam position sensor, cam lift solenoid (2), cam position solenoid.
12 quart transmission flush
All motor mounts replaced
Front struts
4 tires and alignment
Replace spare tire hoist
Engine splash shield
Brake pads, rotor and soft lines at 4 corners.
Brake fluid exchange
Exhaust replaced from engine block to tail pipe, including all 4 O2 sensors.
2nd engine flush and oil change
2nd set of plugs and coils
The damage:
$4415 @ FCP Euro.
$1734 @ Rock Auto
$2450 @ Tasca
$950 tires and alignment
$650 Amazon, local parts stores, dealer, accessories purchase.
$200 to my Indy mechanic.
So there you have it. This is what it took, with this specific vehicle, in my opinion, get it to a condition that I feel comfortable allowing my new driver to use it.
If doing only what was needed, the damage probably would have been $2-2500 less.