OK, it seems the engine is probably coked up and is a bit tappety. It did seem a bit sooty alright.
Case closed I think
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- 28 Jul 2006, 05:50
- Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
- Topic: 2000 s40 1.8(mitsubishi?) petrol-sounds a bit like a diesel?
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- 28 Jul 2006, 02:39
- Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
- Topic: 2000 s40 1.8(mitsubishi?) petrol-sounds a bit like a diesel?
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2000 s40 1.8(mitsubishi?) petrol-sounds a bit like a diesel?
Hi, quick bit of advice needed, Drove a high mileage '00 S40 last night. All seems to be in order, nice car (black with black leather interior) BUT the engine at idle and low speeds sounds a bit "diesely". Even the seller himself said he thought it was a bit loud, but that a main volvo dea...