Can anyone verify if ALL "Genuine Volvo" parts should come with a Volvo part number sticker on it? You know, the little blue and white one? And does the dealer put that sticker on or would that sticker be put on by Volvo (or Volvo's supplier)?
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https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=21162 When you remove the CVVT solenoid, you'll be able to see if it's all gunked up in there. With the absence of the P1332 code though, I am thinking the solenoid is working as it should, but perhaps the hub isn't rotating. That wou...

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"Are the oil passages to the valve clear?"

I don't know. How would I check that, and if they were not clear how would I clear them?

Hi All, I am looking for help/direction with the following set of clues: 2000 V70R 165K miles timing belt + idler pulley replaced at 100K, timing belt idler seized at 130K, timing belt broke and the meaning of "interference head" was driven home. Head rebuilt. Replaced all vacuum hoses to/...

Here is a picture on one someone else made. I used flat bar stock where he used andle iron. If I had it to do again I would use angle iron as it will flex less.

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dont have pictures but it looks like whats shown in the picture here img142.imageshack.us/img142/8596/vvttimimgprocedure004qz9.jpg. To get the 3mm offset I took my micrometer to teh HW store and hunted for a 1mm thick washer and sandwiched three of them on each screw on one finger.

I just built the cam locking tool, for use on my B5244T2 engine, to the dimensions in this Haynes manual page: http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8596/vvttimimgprocedure004qz9.jpg and found one of the critical dimensions is incorrect. Specifcally, the thickness of the fingers that go into the cam sl...

Its become apparent as I source parts for my head rebuild that the B5244T2 engine had a very limited and short life. Most parts are common with other engines but seems you found one that is not. IPD does have support for the V70R and the B5244T2 engine in their parts filtering system. FCP does not, ...

Spoke with Pat at Clearwater Cylinder head and they do grind the valve tops to achieve proper clearance. They have the whole head now, i'll post back with the results.

Excellent information, just what I needed, thank you very much!