You need to patch that so that if you get an exhaust leak, it doesn’t end up in the car.

The bracket 9442201 was removed by Volvo on later models, so you can install your new starter without either the bracket or worries. Link to some discussion here https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=88093&p=493947#p493947 Old thread revival. Incredible first time DIY ...

This engine freed up after three days and is now happily powering around Abby in her black S70, named Evita

You might have to lift the aluminum heat shield and get the serial number off the block , Bruno Do you know the engine number break for belt? I think it also might be as simple as the mechanical adjuster vs the grenade type hydraulic one, ‘ That would fit 1035178 it looks like? Early hydraulic tens...

TyRawr wrote: ↑28 Jun 2020, 20:01 Pretend I'm 3 and repeat please

I’ve only got the 5 year old version , sorry

You probably blew one or the hoses from a the turbo to water pipe, or perhaps one of thE heater core hoses Once it is cool , take some pictures so we can see. You can also fill up with water and then see where it comes ouT on the cold car since we are well away from freezing seasons , hiver, except ...

Thanks , will look forward to pictures. Magnetic drain plug was had a pretty gooey, gray paste on it that took some wiping. No metal seen in the fluid. That gooey paste is metal/abrasive from the clutches But that is totally normal. Reminder ..it’s good to renew o-rings the first time you do this, a...

A bit less.

20 Nm for the studs, 25 Nm for the nuts

Use new hardware for exhaust please, it’s the classy thing to do for the next gal/ guy.

You’ve got a m8 bolt or two in the plastic timing cover that everyone forgets, look carefully at th e front of the engine.

Discussed here https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=78410&start=3540#p547269 1999 uses a P2 harmonic balancer with the roll pin more offset to one of the Mount holes The NA 1999 have been found with the earlier 1998 harmonic balancer The replacement part from Volvo co...