1998 2.4 Camshafts in 1999 T5

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 21 Mar 2020, 11:11

xApprchsNfnty wrote: 21 Mar 2020, 10:33 Even between 98 t5 and 99 t5?

Yes, they're completely different engines. Well, same but different. The -1998 "N" and 1999+ "RN" use different designs for the cams, among other things, being that the -'98 engines did not use VVT.

Post by **erikv11** » 21 Mar 2020, 12:17

bmdubya1198 wrote: 21 Mar 2020, 11:11
xApprchsNfnty wrote: 21 Mar 2020, 10:33 Even between 98 t5 and 99 t5?
Yes, they're completely different engines. Well, same but different. The -1998 "N" and 1999+ "RN" use different designs for the cams, among other things, being that the -'98 engines did not use VVT.

Completely different heads, what about the bottom end?

xApprchsNfnty · Post by **xApprchsNfnty** » 21 Mar 2020, 12:31

Ah, I see. I certainly figured the exhaust cams would be different but wasn't sure about the intake. It'll be a lot harder then to find one at a junkyard, all the more reason to leave mine in there!

Thanks

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 21 Mar 2020, 19:13

erikv11 wrote: 21 Mar 2020, 12:17
Completely different heads, what about the bottom end?

Mostly the same I believe, pretty sure the rods are slightly bigger in the RN. Then the ancillary differences like the oil cooler (and pan), different accessories, etc. of course.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 21 Mar 2020, 19:15

xApprchsNfnty wrote: 21 Mar 2020, 12:31 Ah, I see. I certainly figured the exhaust cams would be different but wasn't sure about the intake. It'll be a lot harder then to find one at a junkyard, all the more reason to leave mine in there!

Thanks

Check the classifieds here and on Swedespeed, sometimes people are parting out these cars. You can use a cam from a 1999-2004 2.3 or 2.4 turbo with single exhaust VVT. I'm pretty sure the LPT and HPT use the same cams, but I can't confirm this.

xApprchsNfnty · Post by **xApprchsNfnty** » 22 Mar 2020, 00:31

Very helpful! Thanks

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 22 Mar 2020, 01:35

The 1999 V70 T5, engine is B5234T3. Intake camshaft is Volvo part number 8250408.

The Volvo part number is stamped on the end of the cam. If you cannot see it, clean it off good and use a magnifying glass.

8250408 used in. (Take notice, there are no 1998 on the list)

Volvo C70 2.3l 5 cylinder Turbo Convertible 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Volvo C70 2.3l 5 cylinder Turbo Coupe 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Volvo C70 2.4l 5 cylinder Convertible 2000
Volvo C70 2.4l 5 cylinder Turbo Convertible 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Volvo C70 2.4l 5 cylinder Turbo Coupe 2000, 2001
Volvo C70 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo Convertible 1999
Volvo C70 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo Coupe 1999
Volvo S70 2.3l 5 cylinder Turbo 1999, 2000
Volvo S70 2.4l 5 cylinder 2000
Volvo S70 2.4l 5 cylinder Turbo 2000
Volvo S70 2.5l 5 cylinder 1999
Volvo S70 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo 1999
Volvo S80 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo 2003, 2004
Volvo V70 2.3l 5 cylinder Turbo 1999, 2000
Volvo V70 2.4l 5 cylinder 2000
Volvo V70 2.4l 5 cylinder Turbo 2000
Volvo V70 2.5l 5 cylinder 1999
Volvo V70 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo 1999
Volvo V70 XC 2.4l 5 cylinder Turbo 2000, 2001, 2002
Volvo V70 XC 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo 1999, 2003, 2004

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 22 Mar 2020, 09:12

RickHaleParker wrote: 22 Mar 2020, 01:35 The 1999 V70 T5, engine is B5234T3. Intake camshaft is Volvo part number 8250408.

The Volvo part number is stamped on the end of the cam. If you cannot see it, clean it off good and use a magnifying glass.

8250408 used in. (Take notice, there are no 1998 on the list)

Volvo C70 2.3l 5 cylinder Turbo Convertible 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Volvo C70 2.3l 5 cylinder Turbo Coupe 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Volvo C70 2.4l 5 cylinder Convertible 2000
Volvo C70 2.4l 5 cylinder Turbo Convertible 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Volvo C70 2.4l 5 cylinder Turbo Coupe 2000, 2001
Volvo C70 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo Convertible 1999
Volvo C70 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo Coupe 1999
Volvo S70 2.3l 5 cylinder Turbo 1999, 2000
Volvo S70 2.4l 5 cylinder 2000
Volvo S70 2.4l 5 cylinder Turbo 2000
Volvo S70 2.5l 5 cylinder 1999
Volvo S70 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo 1999
Volvo S80 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo 2003, 2004
Volvo V70 2.3l 5 cylinder Turbo 1999, 2000
Volvo V70 2.4l 5 cylinder 2000
Volvo V70 2.4l 5 cylinder Turbo 2000
Volvo V70 2.5l 5 cylinder 1999
Volvo V70 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo 1999
Volvo V70 XC 2.4l 5 cylinder Turbo 2000, 2001, 2002
Volvo V70 XC 2.5l 5 cylinder Turbo 1999, 2003, 2004

Interesting that the 2.5 S80 is on the list... I didn't know Volvo offered a 2.5 in MY 2003. Maybe that was for other markets. Then the later B5254T2 used from '04 on was dual VVT, so that's definitely not compatible.
That answers the question of LPT vs. HPT though, seems that they're the same PN. Good news for OP!

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 22 Mar 2020, 12:53

bmdubya1198 wrote: 22 Mar 2020, 09:12
Interesting that the 2.5 S80 is on the list... I didn't know Volvo offered a 2.5 in MY 2003. Maybe that was for other markets. Then the later B5254T2 used from '04 on was dual VVT, so that's definitely not compatible.

B5254T2 Applications:

2003–2009 Volvo S60 badged as S60 2.5T or S60 2.5T AWD
2003–2008 Volvo V70 II badged as V70 2.5T or V70 2.5T AWD
2003–2007 Volvo XC70 badged as XC70 2.5T AWD
2003–2006 Volvo S80 badged as S80 2.5T †
2003–2012 Volvo XC90 badged as XC90 2.5T AWD.

† Includes North America market.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 22 Mar 2020, 18:17

RickHaleParker wrote: 22 Mar 2020, 12:53
bmdubya1198 wrote: 22 Mar 2020, 09:12
Interesting that the 2.5 S80 is on the list... I didn't know Volvo offered a 2.5 in MY 2003. Maybe that was for other markets. Then the later B5254T2 used from '04 on was dual VVT, so that's definitely not compatible.
B5254T2 Applications:

2003–2009 Volvo S60 badged as S60 2.5T or S60 2.5T AWD
2003–2008 Volvo V70 II badged as V70 2.5T or V70 2.5T AWD
2003–2007 Volvo XC70 badged as XC70 2.5T AWD
2003–2006 Volvo S80 badged as S80 2.5T †
2003–2012 Volvo XC90 badged as XC90 2.5T AWD.

† Includes North America market.

I guess that makes sense. Cams definitely aren't compatible though with the intake VVT.