Basically what's happened is that the mechanic who worked on it (who incidentally is a really good friend of mine!) did the initial work in building up the engine which was covered under warranty but as he fitted the cylinder head with a dowel missing (assuming it wasn't there in the first place), w...

Forgot to say the car is a V70 D5 2008/2009

Apparently there are two dowels located on the cylinder head and one is missing. What happens if the cylinder head is built up with this dowel missing.

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Hi everyone

Just want advice on the purpose of a dowel for a V70 D5. Took car to garage and they've said there's a dowel missing. I desperately need my car. Is this a crucial part? What will happen if I drive the car with one dowel missing?