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Gasket brand selection for head gasket reseal 03 XC70

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P2metoo
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Gasket brand selection for head gasket reseal 03 XC70

Post by P2metoo »

I have exhaust gas getting into my coolant and symptoms of a blown head. I read that I should go with the Volvo brand for the head gasket but what about all the other seals? On IPD and FCP Euro I see kits from Victor Reinz, Elring and Mahle. Any recommendations? It's a lot of work to cheap out on seals. But if all are the same, I will go for the lower price.
Any other tips or links are welcome.
Thank you.
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Post by erikv11 »

Here's my mantra on head work parts
> Must be Volvo: head gasket, valve stem seals, spark plug tube seals
> Go with Corteco: cam seals
> Victor Reinz: most other seals and gaskets

Here's most of what I bought for the 07 XC70 head work, including cooling hoses and timing parts, (NOT guaranteed to be a complete list!!):
NOTE, CTO = Corteco branded
NOTE, VOL = Volvo branded
REI = Victor Reinz branded
ELR = Elring branded

From FCPEuro
head parts
Volvo Camshaft Seal CTO-20026695B
Volvo Camshaft Seal CTO-12001192B
Volvo Spark Plug Tube Seal VOL-32336844
Volvo Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal (10 of them, need 20 total) VOL-9443787
Volvo Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set REI-113498701
Volvo Throttle Body Mounting Gasket REI-703718800
Volvo Water Pipe Gasket (Water Pipe to Cylinder Head) REI-509230900
Volvo Intake Manifold Gasket CTO-026233P
Volvo Cylinder Head Bolt FEB-14799

timing parts
Volvo Timing Belt Kit KIT-TBKIT331B-OEM
Volvo Water Pump HEP-P056
Volvo Coolant/Antifreeze VOL-32339856

cooling system including for turbo
Volvo Turbocharger Cooling Hose Upgrade Set DOE-KIT24S
Volvo Hose Clamp Kit DOE-CLAMPKIT24
Volvo Expansion Tank Hose VOL-981376
Volvo Turbocharger Gasket VOL-8642450

PCV parts
Volvo PCV Hose Clamp VOL-978188
Volvo PCV Hose Clamp OEM-976561
Volvo Hose Clamp VOL-978170
Volvo Mercedes PCV Hose Clamp OET-978171
Audi Volvo Copper Crush Washer (12x15.5mm) ELR-110353
Volvo Crankcase Vent Fitting VOL-8653339
Volvo PCV Hose Clamp OEM-977964
Volvo PCV Banjo Bolt VOL-31325709
Volvo Crankcase Vent Hose VOL-30677388

To save a few bucks bought these parts from Riley Volvo Cars Stamford instead, during an annual Volvo sale
VOL-30637066 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
VOL-30731007 Nipple. Crankcase Ventilation.
VOL-31316151 Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal (the other 10, of 20 total)
VOL-8692217 Hose, Crankcase Ventilation.
'95 854 T-5R, Motronic 4.4, 185k
'98 V70, T5 tune-injectors-turbo, LPT engine, 304k, daily driver
'06 S60 R, 197k
'07 XC70, black, 205k
'07 XC70, willow green, 212k
'99 Camry V6 :shock: 153k
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