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by anthonyhicks
26 Jan 2012, 02:31
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Thermostat housing replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 9863

Re: Thermostat housing replacement

I bought water pump, timing belt and tensioner. But no new idler pulley. Is this a problem?
by anthonyhicks
26 Jan 2012, 02:25
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Parts needed for timing belt job?
Replies: 22
Views: 4873

Re: Parts needed for timing belt job?

I bought water pump, timing belt and tensioner. But no new idler pulley. Is this a problem?
by anthonyhicks
26 Jan 2012, 02:03
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Trying to find the diy timingbelt for my volvo s60 non turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 3038

Re: Trying to find the diy timingbelt for my volvo s60 non t

I bought water pump, timing belt and tensioner. But no new idler pulley. Is this a problem?
by anthonyhicks
24 Jan 2012, 23:28
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Should I replace my water pump?
Replies: 6
Views: 4610

Re: Should I replace my water pump?

my s60 hit 105k miles.water pump failed and warped my head. Costs to repair over $1,000
by anthonyhicks
24 Jan 2012, 23:19
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: signs and symptoms of possible cracked head
Replies: 10
Views: 6182

Re: signs and symptoms of possible cracked head

The compression of air came from near the water pump and coolant resivour. Would a failed water pump result in an empty resivour? The mechanic said water was in the engine, he drained it out and the car started so he could move it. I'm dropping off the parts tomorrow
by anthonyhicks
19 Jan 2012, 00:27
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: signs and symptoms of possible cracked head
Replies: 10
Views: 6182

Re: signs and symptoms of possible cracked head

Can somebody tell me how these prices sound.. head resurface $200 gasket kit $200 water pump $50 timing belt kit $150 and labor costs $350... also any recommended sites to buy parts
by anthonyhicks
15 Jan 2012, 16:57
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: signs and symptoms of possible cracked head
Replies: 10
Views: 6182

Re: signs and symptoms of possible cracked head

If I knew "the drill" i wouldn't be seeking assistance.. This is my first car, I am a mechanically inclined intuitive college student so if its possible to perform the Pressure Test with standard tools that'd be awesome! Thanks guys
by anthonyhicks
14 Jan 2012, 17:22
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: signs and symptoms of possible cracked head
Replies: 10
Views: 6182

Re: signs and symptoms of possible cracked head

I checked under oil cap and oil dipstick and there are no signs of residue. Radiator coolant is completely empty after filling yesterday before driving home.
by anthonyhicks
14 Jan 2012, 14:48
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: signs and symptoms of possible cracked head
Replies: 10
Views: 6182

signs and symptoms of possible cracked head

2003 2.4 s60T 103k miles. I have developed a slow coolant leak and a few weeks later my car shut off while parked and idling. The next day on my way to work there was a compression released steam burst under my hood on the passenger side. After I got off work the car started fine and had no abnormal...
by anthonyhicks
14 Jan 2012, 14:37
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Cracked cylinder head S60
Replies: 3
Views: 1523

Re: Cracked cylinder head S60

My Volvo 2003 s60T has 103k miles. I have developed a slow coolant leak then my car shut off one night when parked. The next day on the way to work I seen a compression steam burst from under my hood. after work the cars oil temp skyrocketed hot and the computer read "no oil compression" a...