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Head gasket or new motor?

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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Re: Head gasket or new motor?

Post by oragex »

How much coolant do you add each week?

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Post by terryjr »

Have you had the PCV cleaned yet?

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Post by DeanY »

No,but I probably should get an updated system right?

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Post by terryjr »

my 70 is ok still, my 90's is plugged so you should look into cleaning it with the intake is off and its easy to get to

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Post by DeanY »

I will . Thanks all for your replies

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Post by nsjames »

are you having the head reconditioned or replaced?
consider doing valve guide seals while it's out at the very least.

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Post by DeanY »

We"ll see how it looks once it's off

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