Wow yea it’s nice to see the bottom end like that. This was my first cylinder head and I wanted to know it would run when I got it back together. Messing with the bottom end would of created too many variables for me. Yes I rechecked valve clearance. I was able to swap most of them around, I think I ...

Yea that might do it! The machine shop got the bulk of mine clean. They also made it true( They said it was only off 5/1000in? I think?) Then I reseated the valves myself.

All of my hoses were in good condition. The cylinder head was off so I of course cleaned everything including the ptc nipple. I guess I’m going to order the PCV kit and have it on hand while I get in there to inspect everything. Anyways here’s some pictures from the last time I had her apart

Ok thanks this has got me thinking. The PCV system was from Volvo and wasn’t that dirty when I took it apart and cleaned it. The port on the side of the block was cleaned. I am unfamiliar with the lower part of the system(the part that goes into the oil pan) Compression test after I completed the ...

Hi everybody. So I have put about 3500 miles on my 05 xc70 since I rebuilt the head for a burnt valve (cylinder #4) For the first 2000 miles there was ZERO oil consumption. Recently I have been adding some(not more than a quart) Going up hill I get a burnt rubber/oil smell. The same smell that has ...

Consistently is key, got it!
Ok here are my cylinder walls, only 100k miles on the car so I’m really hoping these aren’t scratches..

Thanks guys, thanks Rick for the Vida reference.

Hey does anyone know what the cross-hatching is supposed to look like on the cylinder walls? Mine are at about a 60 degree angle and almost look like scratches. I have some pictures just got to figure out how to upload them.

I have definitely researched this topic. Most of what read is 15 ft lbs first pass 44 ft lbs second pass then 130 degrees, on my 2005 xc70. Problem is that the machine shop I took my head to printed me out all my engine specs from AERA engine builders association. On the print out it says 15 ft lbs ...

Checking valve clearances, getting head ready to go back in. Also might hang a picture of Robert from my rear view mirror..