2004-Volvo-s60R rod knocking

greg850r · Post by **greg850r** » 26 Jun 2018, 06:37

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/20 ... 48398.html
I have a subframe sitting here I just dropped out of a car that locked up a water pump, with a good 100,000 mile short block & transmission from a 97 850T sedan. Can I use the upper end from the 2004 with a rod knock on it and put the '04 together with the '97 block?
What do you guys think?

Post by **FLXC90** » 26 Jun 2018, 21:20

I would check the build threads on VS and maybe with ARD, I seem to recall them doing some of this. Of course you won't have the oiling for the CVVT solenoids. Also, the 04 head is solid lifter, I don't know how that would affect things oil wise.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 27 Jun 2018, 17:44

It has been tried by a highly competent mechanic who is a member here (Mike / precopster) and, as I recall, it was not successful.

Using a RN engine in an older car is a reasonable project but going the other way, not so much. I won't go so far as to say it is impossible, given enough time and money just about anything can be accomplished but it would wind up costing more than just scaring up a correct engine. The heads are not interchangeable and the '04 has CVVT which is a totally different head. The accessory mounting is totally different and i requires fabricating and welding on additional brackets to mount the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioner compressor. The oil cooling system is totally different - The list goes on.

...Lee

greg850r · Post by **greg850r** » 28 Jun 2018, 06:19

Thanks guys, sounds like it would be easier just to re do the bottom end of the existing engine.