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by smviolette
28 Sep 2010, 08:35
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: rebuild head or replace engine??
Replies: 4
Views: 13924

Re: rebuild head or replace engine??

Vadis has 3 specialized tools needed to remove cylinder head.

Tool: 999-5452 timing gear puller
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999-5452 (x2) wing nut camcover puller
999-5670 pliers for removing cam cover.
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Are these really necessary? Are there alterntives?
by smviolette
27 Sep 2010, 09:42
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: rebuild head or replace engine??
Replies: 4
Views: 13924

rebuild head or replace engine??

The timing belt on my 2000 S80 with 140K miles slipped. compression test indicates valves bent. no visual on bent valves yet. 2 mechanics recommend replacing whole engine with used engine ($1000 to 1500k for engine and $2400 labor&parts). Too much money for an old Volvo worth only $3500 to 4000 ...