check the small plug on the back of the alt. look for loose or corrosion inside plug. Two different indications can happen. 1. Red battery warning light means the serpentine belt broke or battery/cables loose etc. 2. Warning dialogue in the driver information window point to the alternator not energ...

I'll hazard a guess its the wrong hoses causing it to run lean, ECM compensates by running it rich. P2097 shows the rich condition at the O2 sensor. Engine is too rich to restart until it cools and resets at the ECM. Over the long term it might damage the cat by running rich. VIDA should show the pr...

I used JB weld, suitable for gas and chemical/solvent repair, its a thickened epoxy. dis-connect battery...duh.. Clean pump top with brake clean , then disconnect fittings and clean again. Don't sand or scuff the area, tiny scratches provide migration paths for future seepage.. you can do the repair...

I used JB weld, suitable for gas and chemical/solvent repair, its a thickened epoxy. dis-connect battery...duh.. Clean pump top with brake clean , then disconnect fittings and clean again. Don't sand or scuff the area, tiny scratches provide migration paths for future seepage.. you can do the repai...

the improvement when MAF is disconnected shows its less likely to be drivetrain.
What about a simple smoke test to eliminate vacuum, vac lines are only one source of possible leaks.
A jar, a cigar and some hose will do it. Lots of DIY video on youtube.

I would go ahead and pull that engine mount back off, and retrace your steps back toward to the far exhaust cam seal, then play with the reluctor wheel. Just for fun :) from the maintenance you listed, I don't see what else could make the described noise. Retracing is a good approach, could very we...

I’m not getting the visual on this Erik, maybe a picture sometime? he's saying use a cap head allen bolt from the rear, through a blank hole into the threaded front plate, use a pointed air chisel in the allen bolt, the cap head bolt will prevent the chisel point from jumping out. Its 8F here, mayb...

Your disconnects are Remove heat shields from exhaust system Oil banjo, oil drain line ( tough clearance on all AWD) Coolant banjos x2 You can hack these by leaving the hard lines on the turbo and working it up with the lines on, As always, the exhaust bolts are the ones that will make or break thi...

MoVolvos wrote: ↑26 Jan 2022, 18:39

BlackBart wrote: ↑26 Jan 2022, 17:01

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I am trying to replace the valve stem seals, and I might lap the valves. I have the head off since I am replacing the head gasket. How do I remove the valves? Would this tool: https://www.harborfreight.com/universal-overhead-valve-spring-compressor-60335.html from harbor freight work? See if this h...