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[chaseinger]

yup, comp. test came out dead even. i concur, i have the evidence. commence head gasket replacement. anyone any experience with this kit?
https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/52323/ ... 102K10068/

[chaseinger]

and: is there a sure way to find out whether it's a blown gasket or a cracked head? the internet gives me contradicting answers.

[101]

With respect to the kit, we recommend only Volvo OEM for the valve stem seals and Volvo or Corteco only for the seals. I ordered my OEM rebuild parts through Tasca Volvo.

When you get the head off, have a machine shop check it for flatness and cracks.

This is enough of a job where you don't want to skimp on parts or bypass the machine shop.

[erikv11]

With respect to the kit, we recommend only Volvo OEM for the valve stem seals and Volvo or Corteco only for the seals. I ordered my OEM rebuild parts through Tasca Volvo.

When you get the head off, have a machine shop check it for flatness and cracks.

This is enough of a job where you don't want to skimp on parts or bypass the machine shop.

I agree 100 percent, great points about the parts source. I would also be careful about the brand of the head gasket.

Note that you can buy the valve stem seals in a 24-pack for like 70 or 80 bucks, search this forum for the part number.