Step-by-step Tutorial Replacing Head Gasket: Volvo 5-cyl

This is a link to an outstanding step-by-step tutorial on replacing the head gasket on a Volvo 5-cylinder engine. This is one of the best tutorials on anything Volvo that I’ve seen anywhere. I was frustrated that there wasn’t “more” … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo Head Gasket – Repair Tips
2. Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer
3. Head Gasket – Overheat Problem Identification?

Oil in Water

I think the best advice I could give is to tow it. Even if you have to run over to U-haul and rent a car carrier for a few bucks. Or call your mechanic. He maybe able to work something … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo Antifreeze: Which Brand? Mix with Water?
2. Water Drops in Oil? Not Always Bad
3. Instructions w/pics: Changing Timing Belt/Water Pump/Tensioner

PCV is Completely Clean but Still Smokes

Did the PCV cleaning today, first time for everything!! It’s completely clean, no gunk what so ever, however I am getting the white gunk on the tip of the oil dipstick, watery condensation drops along the dipstick tube, and white … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 850 EGR Cleaning Tutorial
2. PCV cleaning/replacement
3. Water Drops in Oil? Not Always Bad