Volvo 5-cylinder

Strange ticking sound . No codes. Could be the exhaust manifold.

Have you ever heard a Strange ticking sound ? MVS Contributor Rattnalle shows us how to diagnose an exhaust manifold problem. In this case, it was a lost…

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History Of The Volvo 5 Cylnder Engine Part 2 -

History of the Volvo 5 Cylinder: Part 2

Don’t miss History of the Volvo 5-Cylinder Engine, Part 1. The inline 5 (I5) cylinder engine has come to be a symbol of Volvo’s recent past. But did…

Post categories In Engine, Polestar S60 and V60, Volvo 850, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo in Modern Culture: Trivia & History, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007

History of the Volvo 5 Cylinder

Volvo’s history is intrinsically intertwined with the Volvo 5 cylinder engine. More than any other auto maker (besides maybe Audi), Volvo’s name has become almost synonymous with this…

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Volvo 5-Cylinder Engine Firing Order

Get it wrong and it won’t run! Firing order and plug wire order is often wrong on google searches as well as in the Haynes manual- if anyone…

Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

How To Replace The Head Gasket On A Volvo 850

NOTE: this tutorial is from Tracys True Soap site. It’s long been recognized as one of the finest DIYs on Volvo 5-cylinder head gasket repair. The site owner…

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How to Pull the Head the Easy Way – Volvo 5-Cylinder

MVS Contributor jpgurley shows us how to pull the head of a Volvo 5-cylinder the easy way, with a documented outline of his steps: I am certain that…

Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Tools, Volvo 850, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V50, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90

Parts for Rebuilding a Volvo 5 Cylinder Engine

Need to know what parts to buy for an engine rebuild? Big Will steps in and knocks this list out of the park, with many excellent tips and…

Post categories In Engine, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Latches, Mounts & Hardware, Restoration, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Timing Belt, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Engine Oil, Return Line, etc., Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

No Compression in One Cylinder

When we were near town and stopped for a light the engine was shaking badly. Acceleration was slow with lots of exhaust noise. Checked compression the next day. All were 180 dry except #2 which was 0!

Post categories In Engine, Volvo 850

XC90 Buyer’s Guide: Tips

Q: What to look for when buying a 5-cylinder XC90? A: I still haven’t really heard of any to speak of, I have an 2005 5cyl and it’s been…

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Troubleshoot A Dead Volvo 5-cyl Engine

Let’s talk Dead Volvo 5-cyl Engine precopster wrote: “Well I did the unthinkable & purchased a 99 v70 NA with around 155 k miles and a suspected blown…

Post categories In Engine, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Step-by-step Tutorial Replacing Head Gasket: Volvo 5-cyl

This is a link to an outstanding step-by-step tutorial on replacing the head gasket on a Volvo 5-cylinder engine. This is one of the best tutorials on anything…

Post categories In Engine, Latches, Mounts & Hardware, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Fluids, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V50, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90

Project: 850 engine replacement woes (& Updates)

A Seven Month Volvo 850 Engine Replacement Saga bigdaddylee82 writes: Hello, from an 850 owner. I’ve used this site for tips/tricks/advice for years, but have just now come upon…

Post categories In Engine, Tools, Volvo 850

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